Simulation Software Sales Executive – Aerospace & Turbomachinery

Location: Europe Based (Office in Bristol, UK and Switzerland)

Role: Hybrid

Why SoftInWay?

SoftInWay is dedicated to driving innovation and improving the safety, performance, and lifespan of the systems powering our world. Through our industry-leading software, expert consulting services, and comprehensive training programs, we provide organizations with the tools and support needed to push technology to the next level.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Simulation Software Sales Executive based in Europe (Office in Bristol, UK and Switzerland) 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 is a PLUS, 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
Fluency is German is required.
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, UK

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

At SoftInWay, You Will Receive