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CONNECT Cloud Platform Account Manager
- AVEVA (Houston, TX)
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AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$102,500.00 - $170,800.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
_Job Title: CONNECT Platform Manager_
_Location: [Insert Location_ _]_
_Reports To: Director, CONNECT Platform_
_About the Role_
_The CONNECT Platform Manager is a foundational commercial role driving growth of AVEVA’s most strategi_ _c growth_ _initiative: the CONNECT platform. As an early member of the CONNECT commercial team,_ _you’ll_ _be accountable for developing and executing a sales and adoption strategy that drives customer value and delivers ARR outcomes._
_You will blend enterprise Account Executive skills—prospecting, opportunity shaping, closing—with Customer Success capabilities like onboarding support, stakeholder enablement, and usage expansion. This role is designed for an enterprise_ _consultative_ _SaaS_ _/Cloud_ _seller who can also build deep relationships, drive platform usage, and inform our go-to-market playbooks._
_This role reports to the Director of CONNECT Platform Commercial Strategy._
_Key Responsibilities_
_Enterprise Selling & Commercial Execution_
+ _Own commercial outcomes—including pipeline generation, opportunity progression, and ARR achievement—for a portfolio of target accounts_
+ _Identify_ _and qualify use-case-driven opportunities for CONNECT platform products, using a consultative, MEDDPICC-informed sales process_
+ _Engage technical and business stakeholders (often VP+ and cross-functional) to build strong buying coalitions_
+ _Drive and close new SaaS/Cloud platform deals, with a focus on land-and-expand strategies_
+ _Negotiate commercial terms in alignment with value delivered, usage patterns, and strategic fit_
_Platform Adoption & Value Realization_
+ _Support onboarding and deployment strategies to accelerate time-to-value_
+ _Develop_ _success_ _plans in partnership with customers and internal teams_
+ _Monitor usage trends,_ _identify_ _adoption gaps, and proactively address risk_
+ _Influence post-sale expansion by championing new use cases and capabilities_
+ _Serve as a customer advocate internally to shape roadmap, pricing, and support_
_Strategic Feedback & GTM Iteration_
+ _Capture and share customer insights to improve CONNECT product-market_ _fit_ _and GTM messaging_
+ _Inform commercial_ _model_ _, onboarding approaches, and playbooks for future scale_
+ _Collaborate closely with product, marketing,_ _customer success, partnerships,_ _sales enablement, and regional sales teams_
_About You_
_You’re_ _an enterprise SaaS seller with a strategic mindset and customer-first approach. You can build trust with executives, guide complex sales motions, and influence product-market fit through what you learn in the field. You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where_ _you're_ _empowered to help shape the future._
_Required Skills & Experience_
+ _5_ _+ years in enterprise B2B SaaS or Cloud software roles (e.g., Account Executive, Customer Success Manager, Solution Consultant)_
+ _Proven_ _track record_ _owning and delivering against ARR targets and closing complex deals_
+ _Strong sales acumen, including territory planning, value-based selling, stakeholder mapping, and negotiation_
+ _Experience working with (or selling into) asset-intensive industries like energy, chemicals, or manufacturing is a plus_
+ _Comfort engaging both technical users and business decision-makers_
+ _Experience driving product adoption and account growth post-sale_
+ _Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Challenger, or Command of the Message_
+ _Proficiency_ _with Salesforce and modern sales/customer success tools_
+ _A self-starter who can_ _operate_ _autonomously and influence cross-functional teams_
_Why This Role?_
_This is a rare opportunity to help_ _build_ _the commercial motion of AVEVA’s next-generation platform from the ground up._ _You’ll_ _gain visibility across executive and global teams, directly influence strategy, and grow your role in line with one of the company’s top strategic priorities_ _with the potential to evolve into a leadership path in Sales, Customer Success,_ _Business Development_ _or Platform Strategy._
USA Benefits include:
Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
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