Regional Sales Manager – Remote Sensing & Research Markets

Headwall Photonics Inc. • Bolton, MA

21h • Remote

About The Position

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will drive revenue growth and market penetration within your assigned territory by identifying, developing, and closing business opportunities for Headwall's remote sensing, research, and machine vision product portfolios. You will be the primary commercial point of contact for customers and channel partners. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical sales experience, a deep understanding of hyperspectral imaging or related sensing technologies, and a passion for consultative selling in complex, high-value markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of technical sales or business development experience selling complex instrumentation, sensing systems, or software solutions, preferably in remote sensing, machine vision, industrial automation, or scientific markets.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to discuss advanced sensing technologies and interpret customer workflows.
• Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales targets and closing strategic deals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Customer-centric with the ability to build trusted relationships at multiple organizational levels.
• Comfortable with travel within the assigned territory to meet customers, attend trade shows, and support field initiatives.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales forecasting tools.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (~20-30% or as needed).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with hyperspectral imaging, photonics, geospatial tools (e.g., GIS), or machine vision systems is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed regional revenue targets.
• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across remote sensing, machine vision, and research segments.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers, decision-makers, end users, partners.
• Own full sales cycle management from lead generation through contract negotiation and closing.
• Forecast sales activity and results accurately using CRM tools.
• Present technical value propositions and product demonstrations to diverse audiences.
• Understand customer workflows and challenges to recommend optimal Headwall solutions, including hyperspectral cameras, UAV payloads, inspection systems, and analysis software.
• Train and support customers (in collaboration with applications/technical teams) on system capabilities and integration.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging application areas to refine sales strategies.
• Provide feedback to product management and marketing on customer needs and product opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to represent industry-leading sensing technologies that solve real-world challenges.
• A collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager