Territory Sales Manager-Midwest

About Oxford Instruments

Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Our people and culture are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, engage, motivate and develop the very best talent. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture where difference is valued and people are recognised for what they deliver and bring to the team.

We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at OI. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows:

• We start with the customer
• We succeed by being focused
• We make and keep our promises
• We work together as one team
• We help and trust each other to succeed
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About Andor Technology

Andor Technology is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second. With over 70 unique product solutions, 10,000 customers in 55 countries and 15 offices worldwide including China, Japan and the USA, Andor is devoted to supporting the greatest scientific advancements of our age.

 

Location: Chicago Area, St. Louis, Texas or Central US

 

 

Main function of the job

 

As a confocal microscopy sales engineer, you will combine application knowledge with sales skills to achieve sales targets and build strong territory presence.

 

Key tasks and duties

1. Achieve sales target for BC43 products and service within region
2. Pro-actively develop, own, and execute a territory plan to maximize potential of the region
3. Setup and successfully demonstrate Oxford Instruments BC43 systems to potential buyers, workshop and trade show attendees, and other activities for product exposure in the market
4. Generate, qualify, and manage all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts
5. Maintain and report, sales forecasts, potential sales, customer feedback, activity plan and other reports, as required
6. Record and maintain customer contact data as part of Oxford Instruments CRM tool
7. Execute against customer visit metrics and product demonstration requests
8. Strengthen existing customer and pro-actively develop new business relationships within the defined territory
9. Identify new potential customers for e-shot campaigns and trade shows
10. Evaluate product and service offering in terms customers’ technical needs
11. Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales
12. Attend regular sales meetings and offer feedback and suggestions to improve product solutions.  Attend annual sales meetings.
13. Assist in the general support and training of Oxford Instruments employees.
14. Other duties as required.

 

 

Compensation:

In accordance with Massachusetts law, the expected salary for this full-time, benefited position is between $100,000-$120,000 plus commission. The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law.

 

 

 

Personal Specification and Assessment Method

 

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

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