Kurt J Lesker Company

Technical Sales Manager

Product Management - Pittsburgh, PA - Full Time

Join a market leader. Drive growth. Make an impact. 

Help shape the growth of KJLC’s vacuum pump business across North America. Build strategic customer, OEM, and supplier relationships, uncover new opportunities, and work alongside our direct sales team to win business and expand market share.  

As our Technical Sales Manager – Vacuum Pumps, you’ll lead commercial strategies for assigned products and drive profitable growth of our vacuum pump business while supporting our mission of Enabling Technology for a Better World. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Drive growth of the North American vacuum pump business 
  • Develop new business and expand key customer and OEM relationships 
  • Partner with the direct sales team to achieve sales targets and grow market share 
  • Build relationships with strategic suppliers and channel partners 
  • Support pricing, forecasting, business planning, and market strategy 
  • Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity 
  • Provide product and sales training to customers and sales teams 
  • Support marketing campaigns, product launches, and industry events 
  • Maintain accurate CRM pipeline and sales reporting 
  • Travel throughout North America to support customers and growth initiatives 

Qualifications 
Required 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent industry experience 
  • 5+ years of technical sales, applications engineering, product management, or business development experience 
  • Strong understanding of vacuum science and rough vacuum technologies 
  • Proven ability to develop and close complex technical sales opportunities 
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills 
  • Experience with CRM, ERP, and Microsoft Office tools 
  • Ability to travel throughout North America approximately 50–60% 
  • Valid driver’s license 

Preferred 

  • 7+ years of vacuum pump or related technical sales experience 
  • Knowledge of rough and high vacuum pump markets 
  • Experience working with OEMs, distributors, suppliers, and channel partners 
  • Experience with pricing, forecasting, product launches, and market development 
  • Experience in industrial vacuum, freeze drying, glove boxes, battery manufacturing, research, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing 
  • Established relationships within the North American vacuum industry 

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company:     

Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies in a collaborative, mission driven environment.    

We offer:     

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance    
  • 401(k) with employer match    
  • Paid time off and employee recognition programs    
  • Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails     
  • Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives    
  • A collaborative, people-first culture    

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​​​​​​​Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.   
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