BD & Sales Manager - Metallurgy & Thermal Mechanical Testing

Overview

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

Dynamic Systems Inc. is the world leader in thermal-mechanical simulation systems. Our Gleeble systems enable researchers and engineers to characterize material behavior under precisely controlled temperature and strain conditions, serving critical applications in aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, and advanced materials development.

• Own and execute sales strategy to crush annual revenue goals
• Find, qualify, and win business across DoD, DoE, aerospace, manufacturing + research sectors
• Deliver technical demos and high-impact presentations
• Guide customers on testing methods and system configurations
• Drive proposals, quotes, and spec packages with applications teams
• Manage pipeline + forecasting in CRM like a pro
• Build long-term relationships with key engineering and research leaders
• Represent Gleeble at conferences, trade shows, and symposiums
• Support customers post-sale with training coordination
• Stay sharp on competitors and emerging market trends

• Bachelor’s in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering
  , or similar
• 7+ years in technical sales or applications engineering
• Knowledge of metallurgy, materials testing
  , or thermal-mechanical processing
• Proven sales wins. Capital equipment sales preferred
• Ability to simplify complex engineering challenges
• Strong communicator with confidence in presenting to experts
• CRM proficiency
• Ability to travel 50%

• Experience selling capital equipment / lab instrumentation
• Understanding of ASTM / ISO standards
• DoD/DoE procurement familiarity
• Existing network in aerospace, defense, materials R&D
• MS/PhD in materials field
• Knowledge of welding simulation, high-temp testing, forming or advanced alloy development

• Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 annually
• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Paid vacation and holidays