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Nano-Indenter Business Development Manager

Oxford Instruments
United States, Massachusetts, Concord
300 Baker Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 10, 2025
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Job Title:

Nano-Indenter Business Development Manager
Job Location:

Shanghai
Job Function:

Commercial
Division:

Imaging & Analysis
Posting Start Date:

10/02/2025
Job Description:




Role:

Location:




Nano-Indenter Business Development Manager

Shanghai or Beijing, China



Reports to:



Sales Director - MA China




Key Responsibilities:

Sales management

* To explore NANO-INDENTER opportunities in both industrial and academic market by working closely with all stakeholders within MA, including sales, applications, marketing, etc.

* To manage NANO-INDENTER business by matrix management and lead the team and sales process from start to finish.

* To prepare forecast NANO-INDENTER business with accuracy regularly and maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database.

* To mentor, coach and train sales members on all details of sale process.

* To identify and engage with key customer accounts, both current and potential, to define current and future instrument and application requirements.

* To provide ongoing and timely strategic market input for the appraisal and execution of business opportunities in China.

* To create a team-wide system to ensure prompt and efficient follow up on new inquiries.

* To maintain good customer relationships by providing regular contact and developing self as technical "go-to person" within the market.

* To always project a professional and competent image of Oxford Instruments.

* To attend conferences, exhibitions and workshops as necessary in support of sales.

* To participate in training and development activities as required.

General

* To maintain and develop knowledge of NANO-INDENTER products and their typical applications, undertaking appropriate training where necessary.

* Provide monthly market, sales, and prospect reports together with administration reports such as "time & expense" within the agreed standards. This should be effected primarily through use of the CRM software tools.

* Lead marketing / sales, furnishing leads for system sales, upgrades, support contracts and other market intelligence whilst in contact with the customer.

* Assist in knowledge transfer by training customers and other company employees when required.

* Maintain awareness of, and minimise where possible, the level of expenses incurred in day to day support activities, both in terms of time involved and parts consumed.

* Perform work safely at all times, maintaining an up to date knowledge of health & safety requirements and operating in accordance with health and safety at work legislation.

* Participate in training and development activities as required.

* Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities in line with the scope and level of responsibility of the post, which might reasonably be required.

Main working relationships:

* Works closely with MA sales, application, business support and management.

* Works closely with customers.

* Work closely with global NANO-INDENTER management member.

Person Specification






Essential Criteria



Desirable Criteria



Education/ Qualifications



* Relevant material science degree essential



* Additional business qualification or PhD desirable



Experience



* At least 5 years of experience in high tech instrument sales and business management

* Proven solid experience in Nano-indenter technology and market

* Proven ability to meet targets and grow a business

* Strong negotiation skills

* Excellent communication skills



  • Demonstrated ability for cross cultural communication
  • Strong English skills are important


* Proven ability to lead a team

* Organised, with proven administrative/reporting skills

* Proficient in PC skills including MS Office

* Must be prepared and able to travel and stay overseas as required without restriction, subject to normal visa requirements

* Clean driving license

* Commercially astute



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Knowledge & understanding



* Excellent understanding of the technical instrumentation sales process in the China market






Personal qualities



* Adaptable, able to flex to the needs of customers, team and the business

* Proactive self-starter who completes activities with minimal support. Initiates actions to develop new and better ways of working, using past experience and any mistakes as positive opportunities for improvement.

* Customer focused, establishes and exploits good, mutually beneficial customer/distributor relationships. Adept at balancing OI and distributor demands in meeting the ultimate customers' needs effectively

* "Can do" attitude - Decisive, able to work around issues to deliver performance

* Superior communication and interpersonal skills to engage with and manage through people.

* Strong analytical & negotiation skills, with track record of effective, difficult negotiations.

* Rounded in approach - sees bigger picture as well as own priorities and needs

* Must be prepared to travel extensively (likely to be up to 50% of time)





Special Circumstances








Anticipated Recruitment Process:




  • CV and cover letter application
  • Shortlisting
  • Online assessment
  • 1st stage interview via teams or in person
  • 2nd stage interview via teams or in person
  • Offer
  • Pre-employment checks



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