Job Application for Senior Customer Development Manager at PhysicsX

About us

PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software.

We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries. By enabling high-fidelity, multi-physics simulation through AI inference across the entire engineering lifecycle, PhysicsX unlocks new levels of optimization and automation in design, manufacturing, and operations — empowering engineers to push the boundaries of possibility. Our customers include leading innovators in Aerospace & Defense, Materials, Energy, Semiconductors, and Automotive.

The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Customer Development Manager, reporting to our Head of Growth, to help broaden the impact we have with customers. This role sits at the intersection of account management, business development, and cross-functional collaboration, focused on scaling our presence across key accounts and industries. You’ll operate across multiple accounts to spot patterns, shape opportunities, and deepen relationships. Your mission is to help drive customer growth and transform the future of engineering.

Note: Due to the nature and requirements of this role, we are only open to candidates who are Citizens of the US.

Account Management & Customer Success

Build and maintain deep relationships with key customer stakeholders across accounts.
Drive account growth and long-term success by identifying new opportunities, expanding usage, and ensuring value delivery.
Develop a strong understanding of each customer’s goals and how PhysicsX solutions align with their priorities.
Monitor customer health and proactively address risks or blockers to customer success.
Support forward-deployed teams on strategic accounts, including commercial framing, value articulation, and relationship management.

Business Development

Engage directly with prospective and existing customers to grow the commercial pipeline across verticals. This includes travelling to sites in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, an average of 4-6 weeks per quarter.
Lead sales conversations, scope partnerships, and support deal structuring and negotiation.
Identify patterns in customer needs, usage, and value delivery—helping to refine our vertical strategy and offering.
Develop, maintain, and evolve business development materials:
Pitch decks, product demos, case studies, testimonials, and publications.
Prioritize and plan engagement opportunities (events, conferences, campaigns) to drive customer growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Delivery and Product teams to ensure strong feedback loops between customer insights and platform development.
Provide actionable input to Product on feature gaps, roadmap priorities, and customer impact stories.
Partner with marketing and growth teams to support vertical-specific content and campaigns (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
Participate in pipeline and growth process reviews to continuously improve how we scale.

What you bring to the table

6–10 years of experience in business development, strategic account management, or customer-facing growth roles at a tech, SaaS, or engineering company.
Proven success in managing and growing enterprise customer relationships.
Deep expertise in one of the following key sectors: Semi-conductors, Aerospace, Energy, Materials and chemicals, or Auto
Strong experience leading complex B2B sales and account expansion conversations.
Ability to identify patterns across multiple accounts and translate them into actionable business and product insights.
Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical, commercial, and strategic conversations.
Background in engineering or technical disciplines is a significant plus, particularly when combined with customer-facing or commercial experience.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Delivery, Marketing) in dynamic, fast-moving environments

What we offer

Equity options – share in our success and growth.
5% 401(k) match – invest in your future.
Flexible working – balance your work and life in a way that works for you.
Hybrid setup – enjoy our Manhattan office while keeping remote flexibility.
Enhanced parental leave – support for life’s biggest milestones.
Private healthcare – comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
Personal development – access learning and training to help you grow.
Work from anywhere – extend your remote setup to enjoy the sun or reconnect with loved ones.

Salary range:

$160,000 - 240,000 depending on experience
Seniority will be assessed throughout our interview process

We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply. To help make a change, we sponsor bright women from disadvantaged backgrounds through their university degrees in science and mathematics.

Senior Customer Development Manager