Head of AST UK
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AVL Powertrain UK Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as
Head of AST UK
AVL Powertrain UK Ltd is hiring a Head of Advanced Simulation Technologies (AST) UK business unit. This position is responsible for sales and support of AVL AST software products and customer projects in the United Kingdom. Qualified candidates for this opportunity are required to possess experience in software sales and preferably experience in sales management. Head of AST UK will oversee the entire AST team for the United Kingdom and engage with global AST leadership. AVL is looking for a driven, proactive individual looking for a growth opportunity in a dynamic company.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop the strategy for AST growth and value creation in the United Kingdom
• Create business plans for AST in UK
• Contribute to AVL Powertrain UK Ltd business planning and execution as part of the leadership team
• Maintain accurate business forecast for software license sales and AST customer projects
• Maintain budgets in alignment with the annual business plan for the department
• Conduct monthly business reviews with AVL headquarters leadership and track target vs. achieved performance for software and customer project sales
• Hire and train sales and support staff
• Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Collect and communicate market needs to AST Graz leadership
• Ensure effective and efficient use and maintenance of the AVL customer relationship management tools for both sales and support
• Cultivate executive level relationships at key and global accounts
• Work with AVL Powertrain UK Ltd sales leadership to coordinate the sales approach for all AVL accounts
• Participate in AST global sales management meetings
• Coordinate with technical leadership to jointly promote AVL capabilities in key opportunities
• Full responsibility for P&L
YOUR PROFILE:
Essential:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
• Experience in CAE software sales
• Experience in sales management
• Honesty and Integrity
• Collaborative
Preferable:
• Master's degree preferred
WE OFFER:
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme or Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan Scheme for Employee and their Dependants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increasing by 1 day annually up to maximum 28 days) + UK Bank Holidays
• Special Occasion Leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• Salary, Car Allowance and Bonus Scheme
• One paid professional membership annually
If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.
Job posted on: 18/08/2025
Closing date: 05/09/2025
We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.
About AVL
AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
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