Senior Sales Engineer

Altechna group; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Simple IRA with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading optics company in the United States is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive growth by identifying opportunities and solving technical challenges. You will build strong relationships with customers, stay ahead of industry trends, and collaborate with engineering teams to meet requirements. Must have at least 5 years of experience in technical sales and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Material Science. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of technical sales experience in the laser optics/photonics industry.
• Deep and broad understanding of precision optics.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert on precision optics for customers.
• Meet customer needs while achieving sales targets.
• Identify new opportunities and develop new customers.
• Collaborate with engineering to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of precision optics

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Material Science

Job description

Are you passionate about technical sales and the optics industry? We’re looking for a results-driven Senior Sales Engineer to help expand our business, build lasting customer relationships, and deliver profitable growth.

Join us as a Senior Sales Engineer and work with world leaders in the photonics industry! Drive growth by identifying opportunities, solving technical challenges, and delivering innovative solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, this is your chance to make a real difference—and take your career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert on precision optics, helping customers maximize the value of our products and coatings
• Meet customer needs while driving business growth and achieving ambitious sales targets
• Build strong, lasting relationships with customers through regular communication and site visits, becoming their go-to resource for precision optics
• Stay ahead of industry and market trends to bring insight and authority to every customer interaction
• Identify new opportunities, develop new customers, and expand the company’s market footprint
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet customer requirements, ensuring manufacturability and fast delivery

Required skills

• At least 5 years of technical sales experience, in the laser optics/ photonics industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Material Science
• Deep and broad understanding of precision optics
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both verbal and written
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and well-organized approach to work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of personal accountability

What we offer

• Pay:$75,000-$130,000/annual earning potential, consisting of base salary plus commission
• Day shift (7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• A competitive benefits package for our full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

For inquiries, please reach out to our HR department — we’ll be happy to assist you.