Account Executive (Physical Systems Simulation) - NOTTINGHAM 01, United Kingdom

Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role drives revenue growth and builds strategic relationships for Cadence’s Physical Systems Simulation solutions within an assigned sales territory. This position involves deep technical fluency in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a sales strategy for the CAE market across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, and electronics.
• Identify and prioritize target customers, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and R&D-driven organizations.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with enterprise clients.
• Apply a consultative sales approach to show how CAE simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and multiphysics software optimize product design and engineering workflows.
• Partner with technical sales engineers on product demonstrations and proof-of-concept projects.
• Track CAE industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to refine sales strategy.

What you'll need

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise software sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience selling FEA, CFD, or multiphysics software solutions.
• Experience managing complex, technical sales cycles with enterprise customers and engineering teams.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in the engineering software market.
• Working professional proficiency in English.

Skills: sales strategy, revenue generation, CAE simulation, FEA, CFD