We are looking for a Solution Sales Director – Digital Thread (PLM) to drive business development and revenue growth for TCS’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Digital Thread services across Europe, with a strong focus on France and key EU markets. You will expand existing accounts, acquire new clients and work closely with our strategic PLM partners to deliver value-driven digital transformation for engineering and manufacturing customers.
Who you are:
· Experienced sales / business development leader with 10+ years in selling PLM / ALM / Digital Thread services and solutions.
· Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets in complex, consultative sales environments.
· Ability to engage and build trusted relationships with CXOs, senior engineering and IT stakeholders in large enterprises.
· Strong understanding of the EU market, especially engineering and manufacturing customers, with an existing customer network being a strong plus.
· Comfortable working in an onsite–offshore model and in a multicultural, international environment.
· Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship‑management skills.
· Fluent in English; knowledge of any additional EU language will be an advantage.
· Self‑driven, proactive and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
What you will do:
· Own business development and revenue growth for TCS Digital Thread and PLM services across assigned accounts and new logo prospects.
· Grow existing accounts by identifying white spaces, defining account growth plans and positioning new PLM / Digital Thread initiatives.
· Acquire new customers in the Digital Thread / PLM space through targeted prospecting, marketing campaigns, workshops and executive meetings.
· Collaborate with PLM product partners to define and execute joint go‑to‑market plans.
· Work closely with TCS presales, solution, delivery and account teams to shape opportunities, respond to RFPs and lead bid defense presentations.
· Understand customer business challenges in engineering and manufacturing and translate them into compelling PLM and Digital Thread solutions.
· Plan and run customer workshops, demonstrations and presentations to showcase TCS value propositions and industry solutions.
· Support PLM roadmap and business planning for key customers, including solution vision, milestones and budgetary estimates.
· Drive and coordinate solution demos, proof‑of‑concepts and reference visits to demonstrate business value.
· Provide regular pipeline, forecast, opportunity and activity reporting to senior leadership; act on guidance and jointly refine growth plans.
· Represent TCS at partner events, industry forums and conferences to stay current on market trends and bring back insights to customers and internal teams.
Technical skills:
· Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts, processes and value drivers in engineering and manufacturing industries.
· Good knowledge of Digital Thread solutions and how they integrate with design, engineering, manufacturing, service and enterprise systems.
· Working knowledge of leading PLM platforms and their partner ecosystems.
· Ability to discuss architectures and solution approaches with technical stakeholders and translate them into business value for executives.
· Familiarity with different commercial and engagement models for PLM / Digital Thread services, including licensing, subscription and managed services.
· Experience using sales tools, CRM systems, pipeline management and documentation tools for opportunity and account management.
· Comfort operating with global delivery models and coordinating with offshore solution and delivery teams.
Working at TCS
· Attractive fixed + variable compensation
· Holiday Bonus
· Profit sharing
· CSE
· Join an international group present in 50 countries
· Work on ambitious and innovative projects
· Participate in our community events: meetups followed by after-works, tech week, etc.
· And because we want to help you grow and improve, we offer regular training and participation in conferences.
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