Sales Manager, Power - Midwest

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

 

Why Join Us?

 

The Regional Sales Manager, Power will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding market share within the assigned region. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, developing strategic sales plans, and ensuring customer satisfaction with Vaisala’s Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the power industry and a deep understanding of transformer monitoring technologies.

 

What's your role?

• Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve sales targets and expand Vaisala’s presence in the power transformer monitoring market within the region.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at electric utility companies and manufacturers reps. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and solutions that meet their needs.
• Sales Process Management: Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Utilize Salesforce to track sales activities and customer interactions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including product management, marketing, and customer service, to align sales efforts with company objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Product Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of Vaisala’s Power products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits to customers.
• Reporting: Work with assigned manufacturers reps to prepare forecasts for management, providing insights into sales performance and market conditions.

 

What will you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the power industry, preferably with a focus on transformer monitoring solutions.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing market share.
• Strong understanding of DGA technologies and their applications in the power sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region as required.

 

 

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $100,000-120,000 annually with the sales bonus plan. (Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).  Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

 

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on August 30th, 2025 via the application form. 

 

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people’s lives in over 150 countries – and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world.  We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!