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, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

Our strategy for creating value begins with driving operational excellence in everything we do. We are building strong brands and management teams, applying manufacturing focus and innovation, expanding our relationships with top-tier Fortune 1000 customers, and allocating capital to achieve maximum returns. Our investments in product and manufacturing innovation has created an expanded capability to address new and larger opportunities, while increasing our cost efficiencies.

We are seeking a Sales Manager of North America to join our team!

Sales Manager for the automotive, heavy truck, transportation, vehicle - uplifting and refuse markets. Manage sales budget; including defining, creating and implementing business strategy in United States for all products within market.

• Work with Director Sales & Marketing and Business Managers to develop and implement business strategies. Primary territory is North American market with secondary emphasis on Central and Southern American market, but also includes interface with related business units worldwide and internal support groups.
• Develop, manager and support national customer base including dealer, OEM and end users. To include product launches, communications, proposals, support and pricing activity.
• Coordinate with sales support, technical support, management, engineering, production, quality and finance locally to provide customer feedback to company for incorporation into products/service offerings and to provide interface for customer base.
• Special sales projects as assigned by Director of Sales and other duties as assigned

• 4 year degree, technical and/or business related preferred; and/or experience in weighing or transportation industries.
• 5 years in like position, in related industry a plus.
• Large fleet and automotive and trucking OEM experience
• Scale knowledge and/or trucking industry knowledge
• Technical aptitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and CRM software. On-board weighing, scale and/or transportation industry experience preferable.

• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA) and voluntary critical illness & voluntary accidental injury insurance, plus more options
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Base salary range $100k - $120k
• Bonus eligible
• Paid vacation and holidays

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 individual’s unique set of knowledge, skills, education, experience and geographic location, as well as internal equity.