Senior or Junior Western Technical Sales Engineer

Overview

Vescent Technologies is a recognized leader in quantum technologies. This includes both: i) foundational technologies such as laser frequency control systems, optical frequency combs, electro-optical modules, and feedback control electronics, and ii) complete solutions such as next generation atomic clocks and time distribution, control systems for quantum computers, and deployed quantum sensors. The work environment is fun, fast-paced, challenging, and interdisciplinary.

The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes.

Vescent is seeking a candidate who will successfully promote our products, name, capabilities, and reputation; manage customer relationships; and close sales of Vescent's products in Western USA and Canada.

Senior Sales candidate will be an experienced sales professional with a track record of previous technical sales experience and meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Junior Sales candidate will be a technically qualified candidate interested in a sales career and with an enthusiasm for learning technical sales under the guidance of senior Vescent sales staff.

Educate our customers as to the capabilities and competitive advantages of Vescent products and capabilities. Energetically pursue and close sales leads with technical, collaborative sales techniques. Become an expert in Vescent products and well-versed in their use and applications to best serve our customers. Be our customers’ access point to the Vescent organization, ensuring appropriate support and service, resulting in high customer satisfaction levels.

Assisting with planning for Vescent participation at conferences and trade shows. Travel to visit customers at their work location and/or conferences and trade shows. Provide quotations to and receive and book orders from customers. Achieve bookings and profit margin goals. Manage sales funnel/pipeline to drive an increasing revenue stream. Regularly report regarding the status of the sales funnel/pipeline. Gather and report market intelligence regarding the competitive status of Vescent products and potential product improvements and introductions.

Provide strategic input for Sales & Marketing planning. All other duties as assigned

Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred. Non-Ph.D. also considered with evidence of extensive experience. High level of technical expertise in lasers, and laser-based quantum applications. People-oriented with collaborative work ethic. Self-driven with a high level of independent motivation; able to handle multiple prospects simultaneously. Approximately 30%-50% travel.

• Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance
• 4 Weeks of PTO annually
• 7 Company paid holidays
• 401(K) Plan with employer contribution
• Health & Dental Insurance with plan options including employer-paid premium coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching available with eligible plans
• Incentive Stock Option
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Relocation Assistance

Please send your resume with a cover letter to  Your cover letter should express how your skills, qualifications, and interests address the job description, and why you want to work umes without a cover letter will not be considered.

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of that process as well as the ability to meet eligibility criteria for access to secured or regulated work environments. Vescent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Employment with Vescent Technologies is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by applicable law.

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