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March 12, 2025

Technical Sales Engineer, Eastern US – Vescent

March 12, 2025

Technical Sales Engineer, Eastern US

Company: Vescent Technologies, Inc.
Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $60,000-$90,000
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About Position:

Vescent, a world leader in precision lasers and laser control for quantum and quantum-adjacent applications, seeks a candidate who will successfully promote Vescent’s products, name, capabilities, and reputation; manage customer relationships; and close sales of Vescent’s products in central and eastern USA.

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.

Duties Include:

  • 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.

Position Compensation: This position pays a base rate plus commission.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Located in central or eastern USA.
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Compensation Package:

  • Commission pay