Aspen Technology · 1 month ago
Director, Global Business Development
Aspen Technology is a leading company known for its innovative solutions in the automation sector. They are seeking a Global Business Development Director to develop and execute sales strategies for automation solutions targeted at electric utilities and large industrials worldwide.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize and leverage knowledge of industry, market trends and potential roadblocks to effectively drive sustainable growth
Collaborate with the product management team on changing market requirements for roadmap consideration
Identify growth opportunities globally to create a 9-Quarter sales pipeline with added focus on the pipeline more than 12 months out (6Q-9Q)
Create a DGM Whitespace projecting annual contract value (ACV) potential by several attributes including geographies, solution area, incumbent and age of installed solution. Your team will work to implement processes and tooling to automate projections
Engage with and influence customers to grow scope, identify our differentiators, and accelerate deals
Maintain key portfolio account leads, including account identification and proposals for strategic utility accounts
Drive sales campaigns to accelerate strategic initiatives with support from internal Solution Consultants
Conduct effective sales presentations addressing the business needs of the customer and propose value-added solutions
Key Performance Indicators for this role may include overall quarterly and annual financial performance of the DGM business, growth of the 9Q Pipeline, Whitespace quantification and granularity by attribute, and Large Pursuits Initiative activation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of proven success in related business development, marketing and sales
Demonstrated business acumen and network in the power and utilities industry
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
Results-orientated with a drive to win and achieve meaningful, tangible results
Ability to travel up to 25%
Expertise in power and utility industry, SCADA, and/or Automation solutions
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Experience with people management
Benefits
Paid time off
Charitable giveback day
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Company
Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology is a global leader in industrial software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.3BKey Investors
Emerson
2025-01-27Post Ipo Secondary· $7.2B
2025-01-27Acquired
2003-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $100M
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