Sales Manager USA

Tecnotion BV; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnotion BV seeks a dedicated sales leader to drive growth in the U.S. as the sole direct representative. You will cultivate OEM opportunities, lead a national rep network, and coordinate with our Netherlands teams from first contact to close.

Travel 60%+ across the U.S. is expected. Ideal candidates are experienced in high-tech automation, semiconductor, Life Science, or tooling sectors and based on the East Coast.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in B2B OEM sales in relevant industries.
• Experience managing a network of sales reps or distributors.
• Willingness to travel 60%+ in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with mid- to large-size OEMs in semiconductor, Life Science, and machine tool industries.
• Lead and expand a national network of independent sales representatives.
• Act as Tecnotion’s face in the U.S. market—from first contact to closing deals.
• Coordinate the sales process with application, customization, and key account teams at HQ in the Netherlands.
• Maintain and build strong, long-term customer relationships at strategic and operational levels.
• Identify market trends and translate them into effective sales strategies and actions.
• Create sales plans, forecasts, and reporting for headquarters.

Skills

B2B OEM sales

Motion-control tech

Sales network management

Independent work

Commercial mindset

Willingness to travel

Technical affinity: automation

Job description

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated!

As Tecnotion’s sole direct representative in the United States, you are responsible for driving growth in the U.S. market. You actively pursue new business opportunities while managing and developing a network of independent sales representatives. Together, you introduce our high-tech solutions to OEMs in the semiconductor and machine tool industries.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently develop new business with the focus on mid- to large-size OEMs in the semiconductor and Life Science and Machine tool industries.
• Lead, support, and expand a national network of independent sales representatives.
• Act as Tecnotion’s face in the U.S. market—from first contact to closing deals.
• Coordinate the sales process in close collaboration with application, customization, and key account teams based at headquarters in the Netherlands.
• Maintain and Build strong, long-term customer relationships at both strategic and operational levels.
• Identify market trends and translate them into effective sales strategies and actions.
• Create sales plans, forecasts, and reporting for headquarters.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in B2B sales to OEM customers with technical experience In Motion control Sales, preferably in the semiconductor Life Science and or machine tool industries.
• Proven experience managing and expanding a network of sales reps or distributors.
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong internal and external communication.
• Commercial mindset with a drive for results and customer success.
• Willing to travel frequently (60%+) across the U.S.
• Ideally based on the U.S. East Coast.
• Technical affinity and knowledge or understanding of high-tech automation solutions is a strong plus.

This role is critical to achieving Tecnotion’s strategic growth targets in the U.S. Through your entrepreneurial approach, customer focus, and collaboration with our specialist teams, you help strengthen our position in key markets—fully aligned with our values: innovation, trust, continuity, and ethics.

Success indicators:

• Measured Revenue growth through both direct sales and the rep network.
• Acquisition of new strategic OEM customers.
• High customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Active, well-supported rep network with clear regional impact.
• Accurate and transparent sales reporting to HQ.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated!