Regional Account Manager
Midwest USA - MN, WI, IL, MO, IA, NE, KS
Summary:
The Regional Account Manager (RAM) is a growth-focused hunter and relationship builder who thrives on creating opportunities and delivering results. You'll be at the forefront of expanding KJLC's business, developing key accounts, and helping customers solve complex challenges with innovative vacuum technology solutions. With significant autonomy, strong internal support, and exposure to some of the world's most advanced technology markets, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact, build lasting customer partnerships, and accelerate your professional growth while driving profitable revenue for KJLC. All this while being a trusted advisor and ambassador of the Kurt J. Lesker Company's SPIRIT values.
Key Job Elements:
- Develop and grow a profitable sales territory through strategic customer engagement.
- Build strong relationships and deliver consultative, solution-based selling.
- Manage quotations, technical inquiries, bids, and customer service requirements.
- Drive new business through customer visits, presentations, and opportunity development.
- Maintain CRM accuracy, pipeline visibility, forecasting, and sales reporting.
- Gather market intelligence and provide customer and competitive insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Expand capital equipment opportunities and support long-term account growth.
- Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and industry engagement.
- Travel extensively to support customers and business development activities.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelors Degree in a related field
- Three years of experience in technical sales
- Advanced selling skills, vertical market knowledge, and technical competence
- Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop relevant customer solutions
- Strong communication and English proficiency, both written and spoken
- Strong proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, and AI-enabled business tools
- Valid driver's license and passport; ability to travel domestically up to 65% of the time, dependent upon business need
Preferred
- Proven sales experience in the scientific vacuum and thin film markets
- Foreign language skills
Benefits We Offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and employee recognition programs
- $120,000-$160,000 annually. Note, actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location
- A collaborative, people first culture and Wellness programs
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