Sales Manager – Western US Region

Location: TBD
Full-time Position
Do you know the following: Ophthalmic lens manufacturing, lens surfacing & coating? Do you have equipment sales experience in the wholesale Rx lab market and a proven track record of territory growth?
Overview: Schneider Optical Machines, a dynamic, fast paced, growing technical equipment supplier with European influence is looking for a candidate to own the responsibility for market growth of our equipment product line throughout the western US region (CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, WY, NM, OK, TX).
Description:
· Sales and market growth of surfacing and coating equipment product line in territory.
· Regular sales forecasting & reporting responsibilities
· Frequent travel to prospect & customer locations for presentations, relationship management & customer service.
· Work closely with Sales Director on territory management and marketing opportunities.
· Assist in developing regional marketing initiatives
· Serve as customer liaison to home office
·Serve as the external evangelist for our products throughout the western US territory
· Provide sales presentations and product updates to prospects, customers and key partners.
· Attend regional / national trade shows while promoting Schneider product line.
Skills / Qualifications:
· Professional, organized, self-starter
· Presentation, public speaking experience and demonstrated sales ability
· Effectively communicate among all company channels
· Proficiency with MS Office and MRP systems
·Strong understanding of Optical Manufacturing
·Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy
·Prior sales management experience helpful but strong experience in a wholesale Rx lab environment would be considered
· You must enjoy spending time in the market meeting with prospects, customers and key sales partners
·Ability to travel
·Position will be based from your home office in territory


Benefits and Rewards:
Base Salary + Commission
Health and Dental Insurance
401K with company match

To apply please email k.cross@schneider-om.com with your resume and a brief cover letter.