Job Abstract

Job Description –  Hardware Sales Account Executive I

The Cadence North America sales organization continues to grow the Hardware assisted verification segment with Cadence’s Palladium and Protium products, and is currently looking for a sales leader to continue this strong Hardware solution growth with our customers and prospects.

In this role you will work closely with Account Executives and Applications Engineering management, co-ordinating sales efforts to address Hardware assisted verification opportunities with automotive, AI/ML, 5G,  Hyperscalers and other high growth market segments.   The candidate will have a strong sales background, strong leadership abilities, success working in a matrix environment, along with technical background with semiconductor / electronics systems simulation solutions.  These experiences will be leveraged to help educate sales teams and drive successful hardware sales campaigns for both existing and new customers.  

Ideal Requirements:

• 10 plus years of experience in either the semiconductor or electronics systems ecosystem
• 5 plus years of direct sales and business development experience
• Experience forecasting (SFDC) and achieving quarterly Booking and Revenue goals
• Ability in structuring, negotiating, and closing hardware product contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Creative business thinking
• Eastern US or Central US timezone based
• Ability to travel

Locations: Cadence or home office