GSE Sales Manager; Remote

Senior Global Talent Acquisition Partner

Location:

San Jose, CA, US

Employment Type:

Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US

INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND AMBITION
: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high‑performance, high‑end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2,000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), with production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing U.S. sales team to achieve and exceed revenue and growth targets.
• Take full sales ownership for assigned territories and/or key strategic customers.
• Develop and execute growth strategies to expand market presence and increase wallet share with existing accounts.
• Build and maintain productive, long‑term relationships with key decision‑makers and technical stakeholders at major customer accounts and distribution partners.
• Partner with VAT’s Business Units to define and close large‑scale, technically complex opportunities.
• Oversee the technical and commercial development of customized customer solutions and proposals.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of sales execution, including preparation, tracking, and closing of offers.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to guide strategy and team priorities.
• Plan and oversee product presentations, trade shows, and local marketing activities, in coordination with headquarters.
• Participate actively in sales meetings, supporting strategic planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven success in the semiconductor, mechanical engineering, or vacuum industries preferred.
• Strong technical background in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills — able to motivate and guide a distributed sales team.
• Highly self‑motivated, organized, and results‑driven, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable with 50–60% travel, both domestically and internationally.
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced with ERP systems.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application. Expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working and support your development according to your strengths and aspirations.