Job Title:  EMEA Regional Sales Manager

Location: 

Virtual, DE

Business Unit:  Vision Research
Posting Date:  Oct 9, 2024
Job Description: 

Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Vision Research manufactures industry leading high-speed digital cameras.  Our cameras are primarily sold into industrial, academic, defense and government research facilities. We also have a smaller entertainment oriented camera business. Although not our primary focus, Vision Research has received both an Academy Award and an Emmy for our technical contribution to the entertainment industry.  To learn more about Vision Research, Phantom cameras and to get a good idea of the type of images we can collect please go to www.phantomhighspeed.com.

 

Job Overview

The role of EMEA Regional Sales Manager is a critical role for the growth of the company. There is a considerable potential to grow in Europe and the Middle East with both new and existing customer accounts. In this position, the candidate will be responsible for developing sales strategies and initiatives for the EMEA market to maximize sales revenue and profitability. . This role is suited to a confident and organized sales professional, who has worked in a similar high technology company. The position will involve a high degree of travel.

 

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Global Sales Director

 

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop sales strategies and initiatives to deliver strong growth across the region.
  • Manage and develop both direct sales team and  channel partners.
  • Provide input to Product Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams to help direct the development of new products that reflect market trends and customer needs in Europe.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasting for budget planning to the Director of Global Sales.
  • Undertake marketing responsibilities locally in Europe, in collaboration with our factory marketing team, to propose and help manage key marketing activities in EMEA intended to build the Vision Research’s Phantom Brand.

 

Necessary Skills/Talents:

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. MS / MBA is a plus.
  • 10+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced technological environment.
  • Proven sales track record, delivering outstanding results in prior positions in a high-tech product environment.
  • Capacity to build creative sales plans and sales initiatives, capable of having a long-term vision of the business.
  • Proven track record in business development, in particular gaining new business in large accounts from scratch.
  • Good negotiator with excellent customer relation skills.

 

Role will be based from one of the Ametek European Facilities or home office.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.  AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.