Bilingual Technical BD & Sales Professional

Overview

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Bilingual Technical BD & Sales Professional to join our team!

• Identify potential new customers within the defined OEM market segment and region, qualify and develop them as necessary to achieve new business sales in line with company strategy.
• Pro-actively engage with existing customers within the defined OEM market segments and region in all activities both current and potential, with a view to maximize Sales and organic Sales growth
• Be the “Face of the company”; lead new development projects by pro-active contact with the prospect or customer, and VPG R&D, Engineering, QA and other associated parties to ensure timely and successful completion of the project. Manage development projects from conception to completion.
• Negotiate contracts, meet with purchasing, procurement and other key decision makers in order to establish firm and profitable customer relationships.
• Analyze and report key sales and project management data and forecast future expectations for the region.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business / Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical / Electronics / Electromechanical)
• Bilingual in Spanish / English
• 10+ years of experience in sales and business development of Industrial Automation products /Sensors (weighing, force) to OEMs (Packaging, Robotics, Medical, Machine Builders, Construction, Agriculture etc.).
• Significant experience in sales of technical products
• Strong business/finance background and experience
• Knowledge of commercial transactional process involved with sales
• Previous experience negotiating multi-year contracts with large, global OEMs
• Excellent communication and presentation skill

• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Salary base $110,000 - $130,000 plus bonus eligible
• Paid vacation and holidays