Technical Sales Specialist – Advanced Materials

Lucideon group limited; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Strategic influence

Job summary

Lucideon is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist – Advanced Materials to drive growth across the U.S. Advanced Materials business.

This senior role blends deep technical acumen with commercial insight, working with engineers and customers to shape high-value solutions rather than transactional sales. You will lead US activities, develop new markets, travel across the country, and influence commercial strategy within a science-led organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in Advanced Materials or related technical field.
• Experience in technical sales, business development, or customer-facing commercial roles.
• Ability to engage confidently with engineers, scientists and senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and be regularly present at Lucideon's U.S. sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales and business development for Advanced Materials in the U.S.
• Support new market development and strategic growth opportunities across priority sectors
• Identify and convert opportunities in nuclear, aerospace, defense, alloys and advanced ceramics
• Build long-term relationships with customers, partners and internal teams
• Translate complex technical capabilities into compelling value propositions
• Collaborate with global experts to bring solutions to market
• Travel across the U.S. to engage customers and support growth

Skills

Technical sales

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Job description

Are you driven by cutting‑edge materials science and excited by the opportunity to work directly with customers, shape new markets, and influence commercial growth?

We’re looking for a Technical Sales Specialist – Advanced Materials to help drive growth across Lucideon’s U.S. Advanced Materials business. This is a senior, high‑impact role combining deep technical understanding with strong commercial insight, where you’ll build trusted customer relationships, unlock new opportunities, and act as a key commercial contributor within a science‑led organisation.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with performance‑related incentive
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, prescription coverage)
• 401(k) with company match and retirement contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid and flexible working approach
• The opportunity to influence commercial strategy in high‑growth U.S. markets

The Role

As a Technical Sales Specialist – Advanced Materials, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Lucideon’s presence across the U.S. market. This is not a transactional sales role — you’ll work closely with technical experts to shape credible, high‑value solutions that address complex customer challenges.

You will:

• Lead technical sales and business development activities for Advanced Materials in the U.S.
• Support new market development and strategic growth opportunities across priority sectors
• Identify, develop, and convert opportunities in areas including nuclear (SMRs), aerospace, defense, alloys, and advanced ceramics
• Build long‑term, trusted relationships with customers, partners, and internal technical teams
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear, compelling customer value propositions
• Collaborate with global experts to bring advanced materials solutions to market
• Travel across the U.S. to engage customers and support business growth

This role offers genuine influence over commercial direction and market development, helping shape the future of Lucideon’s U.S. Advanced Materials business.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from technically credible professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, customers, and commercial growth.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in Advanced Materials or a closely related technical field
• Experience in technical sales, business development, or customer‑facing commercial roles
• Ability to engage confidently with engineers, scientists, and senior stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and be regularly present at Lucideon’s U.S. sites

Why join us?

If you have Advanced Materials expertise and enjoy working closely with customers to build new opportunities, shape strategy, and deliver high‑value technical solutions, this role offers the chance to make a real, measurable impact within a growing global organisation.