Full-Time

Outside Sales Representative

Industrial Doors and Gates Sensors

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics

51-200 employees

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Sales
Forecasting
CRM
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of progressive business-to-business sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets is required.
  • Experience managing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities is required.
  • The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment is required.
  • The ability to analyze sales performance and market trends using Excel, business intelligence tools, or analytics dashboards is required.
  • The ability to understand technical product specifications and translate complex concepts into clear, customer-facing solutions is required.
  • Proficiency in customer relationship management systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, is required.
  • Experience with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to engage customers and cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Relationship-building skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a consultative selling approach are required.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills are required to manage escalations professionally.
  • English language proficiency is required.
Responsibilities
  • Align sales activities with the Industrial Doors and Gates Sensors segment strategy by understanding customer needs, specification drivers, and product positioning to support targeted growth.
  • Monitor market activity, including customer trends and competitive positioning, to identify opportunities and strengthen market presence.
  • Build and maintain relationships with original equipment manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and key end users as a trusted advisor.
  • Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities to expand specification and product adoption.
  • Own and manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, solution presentation, negotiation, and closing.
  • Provide customer and market feedback to Segment Management, Product, and Marketing teams to influence product direction and go-to-market strategy.
  • Support product lifecycle activities, including new product launches, updates, and transitions, to align with customer needs.
  • Travel approximately 50–65% to support customer engagement, relationship development, and business growth.
  • Conduct regular in-person customer meetings, training sessions, and business reviews to strengthen partnerships and drive product adoption.
  • Represent BEA at trade shows and industry events to build brand awareness and expand relationships within the pedestrian market.
  • Maintain accurate customer relationship management records, including pipeline management, forecasting, and activity tracking.
  • Document customer interactions, including key insights and follow-up actions, to support planning and visibility.
  • Manage travel and expense reporting in alignment with company policies.
  • Maintain product and application knowledge through ongoing training and technical development.
  • Strengthen consultative and specification-selling skills to support long-term customer growth and retention.

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dunedin, Florida

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Halma reported 8% photonics organic revenue growth in FY26, lifting Ocean Optics demand.
  • Ocean Optics added 2026 conference booths across Europe, Asia, and North America.
  • Bioz engagement rose in 2025, improving citation visibility and lead generation.

What critics are saying

  • Avantes and Hamamatsu pressure pricing and performance in compact spectroscopy markets.
  • Moxchange LLC v. Ocean Optics, Inc. remains an active legal distraction and cost.
  • Distributor dependence on Edmund Optics can weaken direct customer control by 2027.

What makes Ocean Optics unique

  • Ocean Optics invented miniature spectroscopy and still sells modular instruments globally.
  • Halma backed Ocean Optics since 2004, supplying capital, distribution, and operational stability.
  • The Edmund Optics marketplace partnership, announced September 22, 2025, widens customer access.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
Ocean Optics
Aug 12th, 2025
Ocean Optics Partners with Edmund Optics for Global Distribution

ORLANDO, Fla. - (August 14, 2025) - Ocean Optics, a pioneer in modular spectroscopy and a trusted name in optical sensing, is proud to announce a new Supplier Partner relationship with Edmund Optics.

Ocean Optics
Jun 23rd, 2025
Ocean Optics Launches Bioz Tool

To further enhance visibility and engagement, Ocean Optics has also added a Bioz Homepage Banner, ensuring that visitors immediately discover the powerful citation management capabilities available on its website.

EIN News
Sep 8th, 2023
Ocean Insight Announces Richard Curran as New President

Ocean Insight announces Richard Curran as new president.

Ocean Insight
Jun 22nd, 2023
Women in Engineering Day 2023

Ocean Insight has been named the Best Place to Work in both Central Florida and New York state.

Ocean Insight
May 3rd, 2023
Press Release: New Ocean SR series

Orlando, Florida, USA (May 4, 2023) – Ocean Optics, a brand of Ocean Insight, introduces compact, versatile Ocean SR series spectrometers distinguished by their rapid spectral acquisition speed and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance.