Sales Manager

About the Position

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. We are currently seeking a Sales Manager in our Louisville, CO location to join North America Sales & Marketing team at Vaisala. This position is a full-time position, eligible for hybrid work. You will be joining a highly motivated team of professionals, responsible for building long-term, profitable business partnerships in the North America weather space.

Responsibilities

• Proactively research new customers and leads, converting them into sales opportunities, and successfully closing the resultant deals.
• Manage customer accounts under the direction of business unit management, and in collaboration with the other sales team members.
• Work closely with internal teams, such as marketing, product management, engineering, and customer service, to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for information (RFI), and requests for proposal (RFP) to an extremely high standard in accordance with the Vaisala Sales Process.
• Assist in planning and implementing sales strategies in alignment with Vaisala strategy and market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and document market information relevant to Vaisala business (on customers, applications, competitors) and report results.
• Establish prices with Sales & Marketing leadership to ensure profitable sales by achieving established financial expectations.
• Provide data to Sales & Marketing leadership for budgeting and action planning, forecasting sales performance, and maintaining a robust, healthy sales funnel.
• Support customer visits, trade shows, and events. Travel is expected 50% of the time and during normal business and may be as frequent as every other week.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of technical sales experience in the weather enterprise or industrial instrumentation sectors, preferably in the B2G space.
• A solid technical background and knowledge of weather observation and forecasting products and solutions.
• Established track record in aviation weather and/or defense weather applications preferred.
• Willingness and ability to grow competence by learning relevant industry standards (e.g. WMO, AMS, FAA), as well as market-specific issues (culture, customers, competitors).
• Desire to learn the Weather Enterprise, including its market trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and well-organized team player with a positive attitude towards customer service.
• Well-versed proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Exemplary written & verbal communication and negotiation skills, including presentation and professional, federal, and provincial bid submission documentation.
• Available to travel as required and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must. Knowledge of other languages of benefit where applicable.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Anticipated total compensation range of $116,000 - $148,000 range comprised of annual base salary and the sales bonus plan.
• Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life, long and short-term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off plan and holiday pay.
• Hybrid Work: Eligible for hybrid work.

About the Company

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms, and laboratories to airports, the Arctic, and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.