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Managing Director Zurich Instruments USA

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies world wide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers.

Your responsibilities

As Managing Director, you lead all sales, business development and key account management activities of the Zurich Instruments Americas Region acting as the voice of our customers.
You lead and continuously develop our USA-based team, which currently consists of 12 people.
You define and implement the mid- and long-term sales strategy for the regional business in close collaboration with our CSO and the Product Management.
You define and implement marketing plans for North America
You are in charge of all financial and legal aspects of managing our subsidiary in Boston, MA.
You acquire and manage government-funded projects with local and Zurich-based people

Your profile

Passionate about sales and obsessed with getting better every day
MSc degree in physics, engineering, or related technical field, MBA is a plus
5+ years of experience in international sales in test & measurement, science market preferred
5+ years of experience of sales to academia and industry in the North American market – experience in marketing as a plus
Inclusive sales leader with the ability to inspire and coach a diverse team of creative and highly skilled individuals inside and outside of your reporting line
Track record in leading leaders and managing a sales organization with a customer-focused approach
Empathic, creative, persistent, well-structured, and analytical mind with experience in strategy, CRM, and business process development
US citizenship or eligibility to work in the USA

We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.

Now is a great time to join the team. We look forward to receiving your application and motivation letter.

Please note that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA, and US citizenship is considered an advantage.

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What You Should Know About Managing Director Zurich Instruments USA, Zurich Instruments

Zurich Instruments is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Managing Director in Boston! As a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments for groundbreaking fields like quantum computing, we're on a mission to drive scientific progress. In this pivotal role, you will lead our sales, business development, and key account management activities across the Americas, ensuring that the voice of our customers resonates in everything we do. Leading a dynamic team of 12 skilled professionals, you'll be responsible for crafting and executing our mid- and long-term sales strategies in collaboration with our Chief Sales Officer and Product Management. Your creativity will shine as you develop effective marketing plans specifically for the North American market, while overseeing all financial and legal aspects of our Boston subsidiary. If you're passionate about sales and have the knack for inspiring diverse teams, your contributions will lead to significant impacts. We value personal development and thrive on an inclusive culture that fosters cooperation and responsible decision-making. If you have a Master’s degree in physics, engineering, or a related field, along with stellar experience in international sales, especially in the test & measurement and science markets, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in advancing science and building the future of quantum computing – we can’t wait to see your application!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Managing Director at Zurich Instruments?

As the Managing Director at Zurich Instruments, you will lead all sales, business development, and account management for the Americas, oversee a talented team, define mid- and long-term strategies, and manage financial and legal aspects of the Boston subsidiary.