Now Hiring - Government Scientific Sales in Pittsford, NY

This individual should have a hands-on background including diode and/or ultrafast lasers.
Degree in physics, physical chemistry, optics, photonics or similar experience, MS or above preferred.

TOPTICA is a global, equal opportunity employer that supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive total benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Consult and collaborate with customers to solve their technical problems with TOPTICA lasers and solutions. This process includes facilitating the exploration of potential technical solutions, and leading discussions which may include various subject matter experts including product managers.
• Product discovery/Application development including the integration of the TOPTICA lasers into customer applications. Working closely to convert home builders to TOPTICA customers.
• Propose product improvements and potential new product design using resources in North America when the potential program merits the need to manufacture in North America
• While doing product discovery, all efforts will initially focus on enhancing sales of TOPTICA products to customers in North America within national laboratories and government contractors. Use the TOPTICA customer database to identify potential customers.
• Provide support during product demonstrations, tradeshow events, and workshops.
• Maintain sales lead and opportunity information in the customer database to facilitate collaboration between TOPTICA stakeholders (sales, product managers, production, etc).
• Visit the manufacturing facility in Munich to become familiar with the entire product range and the sales and marketing activities specifically in North America.

Qualifications:

• This individual should have a hands-on background including diode and/or ultrafast lasers.
• Degree in physics, physical chemistry, optics, photonics or similar experience, MS or above preferred.
• Hands-on laser experience in AMO/QT, biophotonics or ultrafast communities preferred
• Strong ability to communicate
• Excellent computer and project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships
• Well organized, structured and task focused
• Confident negotiating skills, and ability to influence
• Eager to grow within the role, develop and build on current skills
• Team-oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Work setting:

• Office

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID vaccine required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsford, NY 14534: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hands-on photonic laser: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location