Manager of Direct Sales, EU South

On-site

About this role

Lead the growth of advanced materials analysis across Southern Europe

Within our Imaging & Analysis division, we help customers unlock the full potential of materials through technologies spanning electron microscopy, AFM, Raman and nano-indentation.

As Manager of Direct Sales for EU South, you’ll shape how these solutions reach the market—leading a team, defining strategy and accelerating growth across multiple countries.

What makes this role exciting

This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll influence both strategy and execution, driving growth across one of our most diverse and opportunity-rich regions.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing regional sales team
  • Defining and executing go-to-market strategy across EU South
  • Driving performance across multiple products, markets and territories
  • Building strong relationships with key customers, partners and OEMs
  • Using data, forecasting and insight to steer commercial success
  • Working cross-functionally to improve customer journey, pipeline and conversion

What you bring

  • Vast’ experience in technical or scientific sales 
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing sales teams
  • Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
  • Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments
  • Scientific or engineering understanding (preferred)

Why Oxford Instruments

You’ll be leading at the forefront of materials innovation, helping your team—and your region—deliver meaningful scientific and commercial impact.

Company at a glance

Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry. We design and manufacture equipment that can fabricate, analyse and manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level.

Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world.

Founded1959
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryNanotechnology Research
Location
Les Ulis, Ile-de-France, France
Websiteoxinst.com
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