Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager – Vacuum PumpsJoin a market leader. Drive growth. Make an impact. Help shape the growth of KJLC's vacuum pump business across North America. Build strategic customer, OEM, and supplier relationships, uncover new opportunities, and work alongside our direct sales team to win business and expand market share. As our Technical Sales Manager – Vacuum Pumps, you'll lead commercial strategies for assigned products and drive profitable growth of our vacuum pump business while supporting our mission of Enabling Technology for a Better World. Key Responsibilities:Drive growth of the North American vacuum pump businessDevelop new business and expand key customer and OEM relationshipsPartner with the direct sales team to achieve sales targets and grow market shareBuild relationships with strategic suppliers and channel partnersSupport pricing, forecasting, business planning, and market strategyMonitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activityProvide product and sales training to customers and sales teamsSupport marketing campaigns, product launches, and industry eventsMaintain accurate CRM pipeline and sales reportingTravel throughout North America to support customers and growth initiativesQualifications RequiredBachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent industry experience5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or business development experienceStrong understanding of vacuum science and rough vacuum technologiesProven ability to develop and close complex technical sales opportunitiesStrong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsExperience with CRM, ERP, and Microsoft Office toolsAbility to travel throughout North America approximately 50–60%Valid driver's licensePreferred7+ years of vacuum pump or related technical sales experienceKnowledge of rough and high vacuum pump marketsExperience working with OEMs, distributors, suppliers, and channel partnersExperience with pricing, forecasting, product launches, and market developmentExperience in industrial vacuum, freeze drying, glove boxes, battery manufacturing, research, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturingEstablished relationships within the North American vacuum industryWhy Kurt J. Lesker Company:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and employee recognition programsOnsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trailsElectric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiativesA collaborative, people-first cultureKurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to provide the nature of your request.