Technical Sales Manager

Are you passionate about technology and sales? Discover the exciting world of vacuum science with us! Our advanced systems are designed for research and development, and other cutting-edge industries, featuring breakthrough technologies that boost performance and flexibility. If you would like to travel domestically, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Technical Sales Manager (TSM) enabling you to push the boundaries of what is possible!

Who We Are:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced process equipment solutions to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors. We manufacture and deliver high-quality systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Click below to learn more about our Process Equipment Division and Thin Film Solutions:

• Process Equipment Division
• Thin Film Solutions
  
  

Overview:

As a Technical Sales Manager (TSM) specializing in thin-film deposition, you will drive sales for our cutting-edge PED products within your territory by proactively supporting sales, leading sales situations, serving as the technical liaison, and ensuring the development and smooth operation of the sales process. You must ensure that the sales cycle runs smoothly and that both customer and company needs are effectively addressed throughout the entire process.

Responsibilities:

• Managing customer situations and designing strategies to maximize customer satisfaction
• Providing support to front-line (RSM’s) overseeing and helping with internal presentations, technical support, and customer presentations
• Supporting the sale of PED products
• Generating profitable business in their territory
• Driving the PED farming program
• Engaging with customers and serving as the primary point of contact after initial qualification
• Determining the best sales strategy and providing quotations
• Communicating technical aspects to the Product Manager and offering feedback for product improvements
• Participating in negotiations, RFQs, tenders, and in-person bidding submissions
• Ensuring CRM accuracy
• Able to travel up to 25% domestically
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• At least 3 - 5 years of successful outside sales experience
• Bachelor’s degree of science in Materials Science, Engineering or related field of study or equivalent experience in the thin films industry
• Strong technical sales aptitude and customer networking skills
• Eloquent communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Independent, efficient, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments
• A valid driver’s license as required territorially
  
  

Preferred

• Advanced (PhD or Masters) degree in Materials Science, Engineering or equivalent
• 5-7 years of experience in vacuum technology and thin films industry
  
  

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at hr@lesker.com or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.  

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