Sales Manager - West

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Mission/Purpose of the Job
At Leybold Vacuum (Atlas Copco Group), we believe there's always a better way. We deliver cutting-edge, sustainable technology and top-tier service globally.

We succeed because of our people. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive wellness benefits.

This high-impact role helps clients boost process efficiency by designing and delivering Leybold service solutions. You’ll lead and coach the service sales team, driving adoption of the VTS Service Ladder and ensuring customer satisfaction across diverse industries.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales and pricing plans for service products in your region.
• Promote the VTS Service Ladder to increase customer share and market share.
• Train, mentor, and energize the service sales team to achieve technical and commercial excellence.
• Achieve annual sales, revenue, and profit goals agreed with the Business Line Manager VTS.
• Expand business by growing existing accounts and identifying new opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and indirect sales channels.
• Collaborate with equipment sales and service operations teams to deliver total solutions.
• Monitor account receivables and overdue balances to protect working capital.
• Prepare and deliver impactful service presentations to customers.
• Analyze customer needs and coordinate with internal teams to provide optimized solutions.

To succeed, you will need

Skills / Knowledge / Education

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or equivalent technical experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven ability to lead and develop a sales team, driving performance and growth.
• Strong experience in service sales strategy and territory management.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and convey technical concepts clearly to customers and team members.
• Skilled in creating tailored solutions by leveraging internal technical resources.
• Collaborative and engaging team player with strong leadership qualities.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other Requirements / Preferred Traits:

• Sales-driven mindset with technical operations or rotating equipment background; vacuum industry experience preferred.
• High energy, curious, and results-oriented with a strategic approach.
• Quick learner with creative problem-solving skills.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply.
• Self-starter comfortable working remotely and managing a dispersed team.
• Mechanical, vacuum, or fluid systems knowledge is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

In return, we offer

In Return, We Offer You:

• We believe there is always a better way. Open for change and feedback is what defines our culture.

• We support you on your journey: individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.

• The safety and well-being of our employees is important to us, which is why we set high standards for your workplace safety.

• We offer a competitive compensation package (Relocation Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, 401k, Paternal and Maternal leave, relocation assistance, short-term and long-term disability and more)

Compensation:

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on everyone’s qualifications.

Location Based Pay Range:

NV CA: $104,000 - $140,000

Job location

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Conditions:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional vibration.
• Occasional risk of electrical shock.
• Frequent travel to customer sites with varying conditions.
• Loud noise environment in industrial settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally use hands/fingers for typing/dialing; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• Lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 25 lbs (tools or accessories).
• Frequent computer use; vision requirements include close, color, distance, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Setup:

• 100% remote role.
• Travel required approximately 50% of the time, often overnight or multi-day trips.

Scope of the Role:

• Geographic Scope: Domestic
• Interaction: Internal teams and external clients
• Influencing Factors: Market conditions, customer needs, technical requirements
• Financial Impact: Directly responsible for annual service revenue; manages % of regional service targets
• Service Reach: Supports multiple functions/customers
• Direct Reports: 5