Technical Sales Manager - Scientific Instrumentation

RBR Ltd.

$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in sciences or engineering (BSc, MSc, or PhD) or equivalent experience in technical sales.
  • 5+ years of technical sales experience in oceanographic or related fields.
  • Proven ability to work with academic institutions, government agencies, and private organizations.
  • Experience collaborating with customers and local agents for sales results.
  • Customer-focused mindset with urgency and passion.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster partnerships.
  • Willingness to travel 25-50% in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Present and promote RBR instruments to scientific and technical users.
  • Develop and maintain a strong client portfolio including research institutes and environmental firms.
  • Nurture and retain customer relationships for long-term partnerships.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities in oceanography and environmental sciences.
  • Prepare commercial offers and respond to tenders effectively.
  • Represent the RBR brand at conferences and trade shows, showcasing expertise and solutions.

Benefits

  • 20 days of vacation plus additional company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days.
  • Work from wherever Wednesdays for eligible roles.
  • Benefits from day one with RRSP contribution matching.
  • Bonus program available.
  • Annual fitness reimbursement program.
  • Greener commuting incentive program with options for biking, carpooling, or transit passes.
  • EV reimbursement program and on-site charging stations.
  • Charitable donation matching offered by the company.
  • Weekly lunches provided for staff.
Full Job Description
About the role

RBR's sales team combines technical expertise with a commitment to ocean science. We partner with leading organizations and researchers around the globe to deliver high-quality instruments and reliable customer support.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to grow our presence. In this role, you will drive sales by developing new opportunities, expanding customer relationships, and representing RBR as a trusted partner. You will connect researchers and organizations with advanced technology that supports important oceanographic and environmental research.

This role is ideal for someone motivated by achieving results, building long-term partnerships, and creating tailored solutions that meet customer needs.

What you'll do
  • Present and promote RBR instruments to scientific and technical users
  • Develop and maintain a strong client portfolio (research institutes, universities, environmental engineering firms, etc.)
  • Expand, nurture, and retain customer relationships
  • Grow and manage the customer base, ensuring long-term partnerships
  • Identify, develop, and sustain business opportunities
  • Prepare commercial offers and respond to tenders
  • Identify new market opportunities and prospects within oceanography and environmental sciences
  • Represent the RBR brand and values at conferences, trade shows, and workshops, showcasing our innovative solutions and expertise.


What you bring
  • A degree in sciences or engineering (BSc, MSc, or PhD) or equivalent experience in high-level technical sales
  • Ideally, 5+ years of technical sales experience, preferably in oceanographic, marine geophysics, or related scientific instrumentation fields
  • Proven ability to work directly with academic institutions, government agencies, and private organizations
  • Experience collaborating with end customers and through local agents to deliver exceptional sales results
  • A customer-focused mindset paired with a sense of urgency, passion, and purpose
  • A talent for finding better ways, for customers and for RBR, through innovative thinking and problem-solving
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that inspire trust and foster lasting partnerships
  • Readiness to travel 25-50% within North America, primarily in Eastern Canada and the United States


Nice to have
  • Experience in ocean technology and measurement
  • Degree in Oceanography or a related field
  • Familiarity with CRM systems; Salesforce experience is a plus


Current perks at RBR

20 days of vacation, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days

Work from wherever Wednesdays (most roles eligible)

Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement program

Greener commuting incentive program (bike-to-work, carpool, or transit passes)

EV reimbursement program + on-site charging stations

♥ Charitable donation matching

Weekly lunches (on us)!

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