Job Description

Company Description Engineering Software Steyr GmbH (ESS) is an Austria-based, TISAX-certified company with subsidiaries in the United States, India, China, and Japan, specializing in software solutions for automotive paint shops. ESS helps customers identify and resolve issues across paint shop manufacturing processes, from body design and engineering to greenfield and brownfield projects, daily operations, and commissioning. Its alsim Corrosion Protection and alsim Painting Suite solutions simulate key physical conditions in spray, dip, e-coat, waxing, sealing, and painting processes to support accurate prediction of manufacturing outcomes. Alsim Paint Shop and the automated alsim Data Cleaning Merge workflow convert PLM, CAD, and BIW data into simulation-ready geometry, enabling efficient and high-quality production with minimal resource use. More than 50 automotive manufacturers worldwide rely on ESS solutions in their day-to-day operations.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales and Business Development Professional role based in India. The role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with automotive and manufacturing clients, and promoting ESS software solutions to meet customer needs. The professional will conduct product presentations and demonstrations, support contract negotiations, and collaborate with technical teams to prepare proposals and solution configurations. They will manage the sales pipeline, monitor market trends and competitor activities, and provide regular reporting on sales performance and forecast. The role also includes supporting customers post-sale through coordination of training, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing feedback to improve offerings and go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
Candidates should possess proven Sales and Sales Management skills, including pipeline management, negotiation, and closing deals.
Candidates should possess Training skills to support customer onboarding and product knowledge transfer.
Experience in B2B software or automotive/manufacturing sectors is highly beneficial.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, international teams and to travel to customer sites as needed.
Proficiency in English; additional regional languages are an advantage.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on achieving measurable results.

We are hiring two Sales & Business Development Managers in India — one for the north, one for the south.

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