Join a market leader. Drive growth. Make an impact.
Help shape the growth of KJLC’s vacuum pump business across North America. Build strategic customer, OEM, and supplier relationships, uncover new opportunities, and work alongside our direct sales team to win business and expand market share.
As our Technical Sales Manager – Vacuum Pumps, you’ll lead commercial strategies for assigned products and drive profitable growth of our vacuum pump business while supporting our mission of Enabling Technology for a Better World.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive growth of the North American vacuum pump business
Develop new business and expand key customer and OEM relationships
Partner with the direct sales team to achieve sales targets and grow market share
Build relationships with strategic suppliers and channel partners
Support pricing, forecasting, business planning, and market strategy
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
Provide product and sales training to customers and sales teams
Support marketing campaigns, product launches, and industry events
Maintain accurate CRM pipeline and sales reporting
Travel throughout North America to support customers and growth initiatives
Qualifications
Required Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or business development experience
Strong understanding of vacuum science and rough vacuum technologies
Proven ability to develop and close complex technical sales opportunities
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Experience with CRM, ERP, and Microsoft Office tools
Ability to travel throughout North America approximately 50–60%
Valid driver’s license
Preferred
7+ years of vacuum pump or related technical sales experience
Knowledge of rough and high vacuum pump markets
Experience working with OEMs, distributors, suppliers, and channel partners
Experience with pricing, forecasting, product launches, and market development
Experience in industrial vacuum, freeze drying, glove boxes, battery manufacturing, research, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing
Established relationships within the North American vacuum industry
Why Kurt J. Lesker Company: Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies in a collaborative, mission driven environment.
We offer:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and employee recognition programs
Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
A collaborative, people-first culture
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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.