At a Glance
- Tasks: Sell cutting-edge simulation software to aerospace and engineering clients.
- Company: Join a respected engineering software company with a global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance incentives, and high autonomy.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and visibility.
- Why this job: Make an impact in aerospace and engineering with innovative software solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in selling engineering software and strong consultative skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Simulation Software Sales Executive based in Bristol with proven experience selling engineering or simulation software into technical organizations. This role is focused on aerospace, defense, and high-end industrial customers, with an emphasis on long‑term relationships and consultative selling. This is not a transactional sales role. Success requires understanding how engineers think, how technical decisions are made, and how simulation tools create real business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Sell turbomachinery, CFD, 1D thermal/fluid, or system simulation software to aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering customers
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, technical alignment, pricing, negotiation, and closing
- Build and expand relationships with engineering managers, technical directors, and decision‑makers
- Work closely with application engineers to support evaluations, demos, and technical discussions
- Leverage existing customer relationships where applicable
- Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasts
- Represent SoftInWay professionally in customer meetings, conferences, and industry events
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience selling simulation or engineering software, ideally:
- Turbomachinery design tools
- 1D thermal / fluid / system simulation
- CFD, FEA, or related CAE tools
- Experience selling to aerospace, defense, space, or advanced industrial customers
- Ability to engage confidently with engineers and technical leaders
- Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
- Comfortable working in a global, technical sales environment
- Based in or willing to work from Bristol.
Highly Preferred
- Existing customer relationships in aerospace, defense, or turbomachinery sectors
- Passion for aerospace, propulsion, rotating machinery, or complex engineering systems
- Experience selling high‑value, complex software solutions with long sales cycles
What We Offer
- Opportunity to sell deep, respected engineering software with real technical differentiation
- Access to global customers and advanced engineering applications
- Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives
- High autonomy and visibility within a specialized, expert‑driven company
Simulation Software Sales Executive – Aerospace & Turbomachinery in Weston-super-Mare employer: SoftInWay, Inc.
SoftInWay Inc offers an exceptional work environment in Weston-super-Mare, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Rotor Dynamics Solver Developer, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth through hands-on experience and mentorship, while contributing to cutting-edge software solutions in turbomachinery. Join us for a rewarding career that not only enhances your technical skills but also fosters a sense of community and purpose.
