Technical Sales Manager

Vishay Precision Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group in Baltimore is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in the OEM market. You will identify and develop new customers and lead development projects with R&D, Engineering, QA, and other parties.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering and 10+ years selling industrial automation sensors to OEMs, with strong business and negotiating skills. Salary range is $105,000 - $155,000, plus comprehensive benefits, and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)

Responsibilities

• Identify potential new customers within OEM markets and regions to meet sales goals.

Skills

Identify OEM prospects

Develop existing OEM relationships

Lead development projects

Contract negotiations

Sales data analysis

Forecasting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Office / CRM systems

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

Location: USA-Baltimore (US)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Description

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

Our strategy for creating value begins with driving operational excellence in everything we do. We are building strong brands and management teams, applying manufacturing focus and innovation, expanding our relationships with top-tier Fortune 1000 customers, and allocating capital to achieve maximum returns. Our investments in product and manufacturing innovation has created an expanded capability to address new and larger opportunities, while increasing our cost efficiencies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Technical Sales Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Identify potential new customers within the defined OEM market segment and region, qualify and develop them as necessary to achieve new business sales in line with company strategy.
• Pro-actively engage with existing customers within the defined OEM market segments and region in all activities both current and potential, with a view to maximize Sales and organic Sales growth
• Be the "Face of the company"; lead new development projects by pro-active contact with the prospect or customer, and VPG R&D, Engineering, QA and other associated parties to ensure timely and successful completion of the project. Manage development projects from conception to completion.
• Negotiate contracts, meet with purchasing, procurement and other key decision makers in order to establish firm and profitable customer relationships.
• Analyze and report key sales and project management data and forecast future expectations for the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)

10+ years of experience in sales and business development of Industrial Automation products /Sensors (weighing, force) to OEMs (Packaging, Robotics, Medical, Machine Builders, Construction, Agriculture etc.).

Significant experience in sales of technical products

Strong business/finance background and experience

Knowledge of commercial transactional process involved with sales

Previous experience negotiating multi-year contracts with large, global OEMs

Excellent communication and presentation skill

Must reside in the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Areas

Benefits

Salary range $105,000 - $155,000

Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA)

Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance

Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)

Paid vacation and holidays

Position is bonus eligible

The estimated salary range allows for candidates with various levels of skills and experience to be considered, as well as provides room for growth achieved within the role over time.Any offer extended to a candidate or salary increase consideration for a current employee will be based on the individual’s unique set of knowledge, skills, education, experience and geographic location, as well as internal equity.