US Sales Manager

Optotune; Texas (GA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Supportive corporate culture

Professional exchange in a high-tech environment

Job summary

A growing optics company is seeking a Sales Manager to expand sales of innovative products like liquid lenses in the US market. This role involves strengthening key account relationships, acquiring new customers, and providing product feedback. Ideal candidates will have a technical background, strong sales experience, and knowledge of the optical industry. The company offers a respectful corporate culture and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in optics.
• Market knowledge preferably in defense, medical, microscopy, semiconductor, and vision applications.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with existing key accounts.
• Acquire new business in the US, Canada & Mexico.
• Provide feedback to product management.

Skills

Technical background

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Excellent English

Knowledge in SAP

Education

MSc or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP CRM

Job description

Optotune Switzerland AG is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets.

Liquid lenses are the flagship product line at Optotune and the very first product which has been developed and patented. As the technological advantage is becoming clearer to a broader audience, the support to our customers is key to continue our growth. Your task is to take Optotune’s products (liquid lenses and optical actuators) sales to the next level by scaling up our core markets, finding new applications for existing products or developing new markets by acquiring development projects.
As a Sales Manager you are going to support the company sales expansion and business development.

Tasks

• Strengthen the relationships with existing key accounts
• Acquire new business in the US, Canada & Mexico
• Provide feedback to product management
• Manage and foster local sales partners
• Support local marketing activities including several trade shows

Requirements

• Must have technical background (MSc or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in optics
• Market knowledge preferably in defense, medical, microscopy, semiconductor and vision applications
• Ability to identify new customers, build up and maintain relationships
• Ability to understand customers’ technical requirements and suggest solutions
• Passion for sales and marketing, friendly personality, well organized, autonomous and team player
• Excellent knowledge of English, Spanish advantageous
• Good working knowledge in MS Office applications
• SAP and SAP CRM knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Broad field of activity with short decision paths
• Exciting professional exchange in a fast-growing high-tech environment
• Respectful and supportive corporate culture
• Flexible working environment

Are you an outgoing person looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment? Are you ready to take on responsibility and influence the future of our company? Are you determined to use your sales and communication skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you! We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background, or identity.