Technical Sales Manager

Company Description Telemark is a privately owned corporation specializing in advanced evaporation components and related technologies for thin-film deposition and vacuum systems. Since entering the evaporation components business in 1990, the company has expanded its product line to include water vapor cryochillers, ebeam sources, quartz crystal deposition controllers, optical instrumentation, magnetic fluid feedthroughs, and innovative ion beam sources. Telemark manufactures its products in Battle Ground, Washington, USA, ensuring strong quality control and technical expertise on site. Sales and service support are provided by Telemark employees in the USA, Taiwan, Korea, and China, along with a global network of agents and representatives. Team members join a company focused on exceptional quality, value, and customer service in a highly specialized technical market.

Role Description The Technical Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Battle Ground, WA, responsible for driving sales growth and supporting customers in the vacuum and thin-film deposition markets. This role includes managing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and presenting technical solutions that align with customer requirements. Day-to-day activities involve conducting product demonstrations, preparing proposals and quotations, responding to technical sales inquiries, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure product fit and performance. The Technical Sales Manager will maintain regular communication with domestic and international customers, provide technical support before and after sales, and gather market feedback to inform product development and sales strategy. The role requires consistent documentation of sales activities, participation in trade shows or industry events, and adherence to company standards for quality, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Technical Sales and Sales, with the ability to understand complex products and communicate clear value propositions.
• Experience in Account Management, including relationship building, opportunity tracking, and long-term customer retention.
• Capability to provide Technical Support, including troubleshooting, application guidance, and coordination with engineering teams.
• Strong Customer Service skills, with a focus on responsiveness, follow-through, and professional communication.
• Background in vacuum technology, thin-film deposition, optical instrumentation, or related technical fields is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and competency in preparing quotations, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work on-site in Battle Ground, WA, collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment, and occasionally travel for customer visits or trade shows.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a similar industry.