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Sales Director & Team Lead - CFD (Flow360)

Flexcompute logoFlexcomputeWatertown, United StatesListed 1mo ago
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The posting

Flexcompute is a cutting-edge technology startup that specializes in ultra-fast simulation technology. Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips. Our customer base includes both household names and startups in emerging industries. Our company was founded by world-renowned leaders in simulation technology from Stanford University and MIT. Backed by top VC firms, we are poised to disrupt the billion-dollar engineering simulation industry with our fast-growing trajectory

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, high‑performance Sales Director & Team Lead to drive enterprise adoption of Flow360. This is a dual role: carrying a personal quota focused on strategic CFD accounts while leading, developing, and scaling a high‑impact sales team.

What Makes This Role Unique

You will lead the GTM future of Flow360, close flagship strategic CFD deals, and scale a high‑performance sales team

engaged with the world’s most advanced aerospace, automotive, and hardware engineering organizations.

Requirements

  • Own personal quota for named strategic enterprise CFD accounts.
  • Lead full‑cycle enterprise sales: discovery, PoC, value quantification, negotiation, and close.
  • Build deep relationships with CTOs, Chief Engineers, Heads of Aero/Thermal/Structures.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Account Executives.
  • Establish a data‑driven sales culture with rigorous forecasting and KPI accountability.
  • Define and drive the GTM strategy for Flow360.
  • Partner with Product, SE, and Marketing to align roadmap and customer needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years enterprise software/CAE/engineering/technical sales experience.
  • 3–6 years leading or mentoring sales teams.
  • Proven track record closing complex CFD or simulation enterprise deals.
  • Familiarity with CFD fundamentals, geometry/meshing workflows, and GPU/HPC concepts.
  • Highly data‑driven operator with strong forecasting and metrics fluency.
  • Excellent communicator with both technical and C‑suite stakeholders.

Success Metrics

  • Personal and team quota attainment.
  • Pipeline growth and forecast accuracy.
  • Strategic wins across aerospace, automotive, robotics, and hardware sectors.
  • Team productivity and scaling of the Flow360 GTM engine.

Compensation

Competitive base salary, strong commission and accelerator plan, meaningful equity, and full benefits.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
  • 401(k) Contribution.
  • Gym allowance.
  • Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.

Taken from Flexcompute's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 10 questions (3 written).

Have readyCVPhoto (optional)Cover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    HeadlineShort answer · optional
  2. 2.
    EducationShort answer · optional
  3. 3.
    ExperienceShort answer · optional
  4. 4.
    SummaryWritten answer · optional
  5. 5.
    Do you have at least 10 years of experience selling enterprise software, CAE, or technical engineering solutions?Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Have you personally closed enterprise-level CFD or simulation deals? If yes, what was the largest deal value you closed?Written answer
  7. 7.
    Do you have 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring sales teams?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Are you comfortable carrying a personal quota while simultaneously managing and developing a sales team?Yes or no
  9. 9.
    On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your familiarity with CFD fundamentals, geometry/meshing workflows, and GPU/HPC concepts?Number
  10. 10.
    Why Flexcompute? Tell us what you know based on any research you've done or prexisiting knowledge that you have.Written answer

From Flexcompute's apply page, checked 2 Nov 2026.

About Flexcompute

GPU-native physics simulation (Flow360 for fluid dynamics, Tidy3D for electromagnetics) and AI design automation, sold to engineering teams in aerospace, automotive, robotics, semiconductors and photonics.

Pay schedule: Base salary plus commission with accelerators for the account executives and directors, variable pay for the BDR, equity named in most postings, and US benefits of medical, dental and vision cover, a 401(k) contribution and a gym allowance.

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