Job Title:  Regional Sales Manager

Are you ready to collaborate with leading experts in imaging solutions and contribute to the next level of precision and innovation?

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, headquartered in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. 

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will lead growth initiatives across the Upper Midwest by driving strategic sales, building lasting customer relationships, and delivering innovative metrology solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth by creating and executing strategic sales plans across the Upper Midwest region.
• Build powerful connections with customers and internal teams to strengthen partnerships and collaboration.
• Stay close to the market—understand customer needs and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Optimize profitability through smart pricing and discount strategies that balance growth and margin.
• Collaborate on innovation by working with technical experts to design customized metrology solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven technical sales expertise with at least 5 years of experience selling high-value investment goods; familiarity with the Upper Midwest region is a plus.
• Industry knowledge that matters—experience in optics, defense, medical, or automotive sectors combined with a strong technical foundation (engineering degree preferred).
• Metrology and precision engineering know-how, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and deliver consultative solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage confidently with customers, engineering teams, and senior management; strong presentation and negotiation abilities in English.
• Driven and adaptable leader who thrives on challenges, demonstrates flexibility and resilience, and is comfortable traveling up to 60% to build lasting relationships.

Bring your passion, commitment, and curiosity to Zygo/Navitar, where our values—curiosity, collaboration, persistence, confidence, problem-solving, and safety—guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we work together to deliver exceptional imaging solutions and drive excellence in every project.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success?

We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

*Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.