Technical Sales Engineer South Central US
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
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 VPGs deep engineering expertise is making the world safer smarter and productive.
VPG is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer on our Foil Division Sales team in the South Central US.
The Technical Sales Engineer will drive design wins support customer applications and grow business within a designated territory for our FOIL Division. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise business development and account management to help OEM customers bring innovative products to market.
Working closely with engineers distributors and internal teams you will serve as a trusted technical advisor while identifying new opportunities and expanding strategic customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Business Growth
- Develop new design-win opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.
- Execute territory growth plans with Sales and Account Management teams.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
Provide Technical Leadership
- Support customers throughout the design cycle from concept through implementation.
- Deliver application support design reviews and troubleshooting assistance.
- Assist with product qualification validation and technical issue resolution.
Manage Customer & Channel Relationships
- Build relationships with engineering purchasing and business stakeholders.
- Partner with distributors to drive opportunity growth and product adoption.
- Conduct customer visits technical presentations and training sessions.
Collaborate Across the Organization
- Communicate customer requirements and market trends to internal teams.
- Work closely with Product Management Quality Operations and Manufacturing.
- Maintain accurate CRM activity forecasting and opportunity tracking.
Region:
North America
Benefits:
Salary range $105000 - $150000
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)
Paid vacation and holidays
Position is bonus eligible
The estimated salary range allows for candidates with various levels of skills and experience to be considered as well as provides room for growth achieved within the role over time. Any offer extended to a candidate or salary increase consideration for a current employee will be based on the individuals unique set of knowledge skills education experience and geographic location as well as internal equity.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline.
- 3 years of experience in Technical Sales Field Applications Engineering Design Engineering or a related customer-facing engineering role.
- Experience supporting OEM customers in semiconductor industrial aerospace defense medical or electronics markets.
- Strong communication presentation and problem-solving skills.
- MUST be available to travel up to 50-70% regional travel.
- MUST reside within designated territory
Preferred
- Experience with semiconductor sensor passive component or electronic solutions.
- Experience working with distributors and channel partners.
- Familiarity with CRM and sales forecasting tools.