Regional Sales Manager Midwest

AMETEK, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in optical engineering seeks a Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates have a strong sales background and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in a dynamic environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company contributions

Health and wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Access to advanced training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales of technical investment goods.
• Sales experience with customers in the Rockies and Mid-West is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic and tactical plan for sales growth.
• Hunt for new customers through prospecting and conferences.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline within the SalesForce CRM.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Problem-Solving

Presentation

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Midwest

Location:

Virtual, US, 99999

Business Unit: Zygo

Posting Date: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to collaborate with leading experts in optical engineering and contribute to the next level of precision and innovation?

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will develop a strategic and tactical plan to deliver strong growth across the Rocky Mountain region & mid-west United States. You will report to the Sr. Director, Sales Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hunt for “net new” customers through prospecting, conferences, & external sales channels; build new customer relationships
• Build internal relationships across the organization
• Manage pricing to balance top line growth with profitable growth
• Report and provide formal feedback, sales forecasts, and important commercial and technical issues to the Sr. Director of Sales and other leadership and team members as required
• Collaborate and share information on the competition (products, prices) and customer requirements with the marketing team
• Partner with order management team for processing and collecting invoices to guarantee smooth handling of all customer-relevant logistics
• Partner with our Service team to maintain World Class Customer Service
• Work closely with the Metrology team to develop sales strategies to deliver growth for all product lines
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline within the SalesForce CRM

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, minimum of 5 years of experience in sales of technical investment goods
• Must have a self-sufficient hunter mindset
• Sales experience with customers in the Rockies and Mid-West is a plus
• Experience in one or more markets (optics, defense, semiconductor, life science, advanced manufacturing; interferometry & profilometry is a plus
• Curious; willing to learn to use Zygo instruments for demo and test measurements
• Focused problem-solver with a view toward customized solutions for our customers
• Proactive communicator across sales, engineering and leadership teams on all levels; strong presentation skills
• Displays confidence; drive to achieve; and tenacity to meet and exceed objectives
• Comfortable with travelling up to 60%

Why join Zygo?

• Engage in complex challenges: Tackle high-impact projects that push the boundaries of optical engineering and precision metrology.
• Collaborate with experts: World-class engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence.
• Develop your career: Access hands-on innovation opportunities, cross-disciplinary projects, and advanced training programs.
• Explore global opportunities: Work on international projects, connect with colleagues worldwide, and grow your career globally.
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, robust 401(k) with company contributions, health and wellness programs, and generous paid time off.
• Achieve recognition: Publish research, develop patents, and earn incentives for innovative contributions.
• Cutting-edge research facilities: Work in state-of-the-art laboratories with advanced tools and resources.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success?We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $115,000

Salary Maximum: $150,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].