Technical Sales Manager

PEPL•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

PEPL has been engaged to place a Technical Sales Manager for an esteemed leader in precision measurement technology. Our client is expanding its footprint in the U.S. market and is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to spearhead this venture. Harnessing our client’s expertise and industry reputation, they aspire to redefine the precision measuring equipment landscape with innovative solutions. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a knack for business strategy and sales acumen, this role is tailor-made for you. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, sales, and market development, partnering closely with global headquarters to localize offerings while building a scalable U.S. sales infrastructure. This role will be located In Atlanta.

Requirements

Strong background in technical sales within manufacturing, metrology, or industrial technology environments
Proven ability to build markets and scale sales operations from early-stage presence
Blend of commercial acumen and engineering/technical expertise
Experience working with global teams and cross-cultural environments
Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, builder mentality

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and penetrate high-value key accounts and strategic partnerships across manufacturing, quality assurance, and metrology sectors
Build and execute a U.S. go-to-market strategy in collaboration with the U.S. Business Manager and global leadership
Develop and expand a robust sales pipeline, leveraging outbound prospecting, inbound marketing, and industry engagement
Establish and scale multi-channel sales distribution models (direct sales, channel partners, OEMs, integrators)
Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to inform product positioning and roadmap decisions
Own the technical sales cycle from discovery through close, including solution design, demonstrations, and proposal development
Translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer value propositions and ROI-driven solutions
Lead customer presentations, product demos, and technical workshops (virtual and onsite)
Partner with leadership to define pricing strategies, deal structures, and contract negotiations
Serve as a subject matter expert on product capabilities, configurations, and applications within manufacturing and QA environments
Advise customers on measurement systems, process optimization, and implementation strategies
Develop application use cases, technical documentation, and best practices tailored to U.S. market needs
Collaborate with engineering and product teams in Germany to localize solutions and ensure technical alignment
Ensure a high-quality end-to-end customer experience, from onboarding through ongoing support
Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance, escalating advanced issues to global teams as needed
Drive customer retention, satisfaction, and expansion opportunities through proactive engagement
Capture and communicate customer feedback to influence continuous product and service improvement
Build and maintain a strong industry network across manufacturing, metrology, and quality leadership communities
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and technical forums as a brand ambassador and technical expert
Establish credibility as a trusted advisor and thought leader within target industries
Partner with the U.S. Business Manager on operations, logistics, order management, and invoicing processes
Collaborate with global HQ (Germany) on product knowledge transfer, training, and innovation feedback loops
Lead efforts to establish and scale brand recognition in the U.S. market
Develop and communicate a compelling value proposition and differentiated brand narrative
Ensure consistent, high-quality brand presence across sales materials, events, and customer interactions
Support marketing initiatives including content development, case studies, and technical storytelling