Technical Sales Manager

Bluefors•New York, NY

4d•$105,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Manager to join our growing Sales team. In this high-impact role, you will build and lead relationships with academic and research customers in the quantum technology field while representing cutting-edge cryogenic technologies used by some of the world’s most innovative universities and research laboratories. You will have the opportunity to combine your technical expertise, customer focus, and commercial skills to help advance technologies at the forefront of quantum research.

Requirements

Minimum MSc degree in applied or technical physics, or strong relevant experience in quantum computing or a related technical field.
Proven experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or a closely related customer-facing technical role, preferably involving scientific instrumentation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information in a clear and engaging manner.
Strong customer relationship-building skills and the ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects, customers, and priorities simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to achieving sales objectives.
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Willingness and ability to travel as required by the position.
Positive, hands-on attitude with a collaborative approach to working with customers and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in scientific research, R&D, or a research-oriented technical environment.
Documented experience in technical sales of scientific instrumentation or other complex scientific and engineering products.
Knowledge of cryogenic equipment and, in particular, dilution refrigerator technology.
Experience working directly with universities, research laboratories, physicists, engineers, or quantum technology organizations.
A strong interest in emerging technologies and the ability to stay curious, learn quickly, and understand evolving customer and market needs.
A collaborative, practical, and solutions-oriented approach consistent with Bluefors’ culture of progress, passion, and cool problem solving.

Responsibilities

Understand customer requirements and develop technical solutions that align with their research, technical, and business needs.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences while articulating the value of Bluefors solutions.
Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer discussions, and provide timely responses to technical inquiries.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic, research, and other customers by understanding their challenges and identifying appropriate solutions.
Serve as a liaison between Sales and Engineering, communicating customer feedback and market insights to support product development and improvement.
Assist with the preparation of technical proposals, customer documentation, reports, and other sales materials.
Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitors’ offerings to identify opportunities and maintain a strong competitive position.
Support long-term technology collaboration with customers in the quantum technology and scientific research communities.
Travel as needed to meet with customers, attend technical discussions, conduct demonstrations, and support sales activities.