Do you value innovation, excellence and growth? We are hiring a result-oriented and proactive Product Sales Manager - Vac Services to grow the sales of repair services and remanufactured products throughout North America. 
 

Who We Are:? 
Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. We’ve been recognized for our workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence. 
 

Summary:   

The Product Sales Manager - Vac Services, reporting within our manufacturing division, will lead sales situations, serve as the technical liaison, ensure the professional development of sales opportunities, and guarantee smooth sales cycles that address both customer and company needs effectively. Learn more about the Manufacturing Division here: Kurt J. Lesker Company Manufacturing Division.
 

Responsibilities: 

• Drive sales of repair services and remanufactured products and manage sales situations 
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and independently to design strategies that maximize customer satisfaction
• Provide specific quotations for services and products
• Identify new markets and opportunities
• Communicate technical aspects of opportunities to the operations team
• Train RSMs on selected technical products and services, and support them in presentations, technical assistance, and customer engagement.
• Participate in RFQ submissions and bidding processes
• Regularly report on sales opportunities with detailed analysis
• Travel throughout North America to visit customers and coordinate with RSMs to grow the Vac Service business (30% to 60%)
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences or equivalent
• Strong technical sales aptitude and customer networking skills
• A proven track record of successful direct sales or sales management experience or comparable industry experience
• Well organized with strong communication, negotiation and computer skills (Inc. MS Office)
• Travel to customer locations from their respective base of operations (30-60% travel required) 

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
• Knowledge of the vacuum and thin film industry 

Kurt 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 hr@lesker.com or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.??

About Kurt J. Lesker Co.

At Kurt J. Lesker Company, our dedication and passion to enabling technology is the cornerstone of innovation. We engineer, design, test, manufacture, install, service and distribute state-of-the-art scientific vacuum systems and components, empowering our clients to overcome complex challenges across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, optical and more! Our organizational structure is meticulously designed to foster excellence in vacuum technology, featuring dedicated divisions for Manufacturing, Process Equipment, Materials, and the Vacuum Mart. These divisions are seamlessly integrated with our comprehensive corporate services, including Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Information Technology.

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