Full-Time

Segment Manager

Industrial Door & Gate Sensors

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics

51-200 employees

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Sales
Product Management
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in sales and marketing is required, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within the manufacturing or technology sector.
  • A proven track record of developing and executing strategic growth initiatives in sales, marketing, or segment management is required.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans are required.
  • Experience managing key customer relationships, along with communication and negotiation capabilities, is required.
  • Data-driven analytical and problem-solving capabilities are required.
  • Strong knowledge of the sensor market and related technologies is required.
  • The ability to understand technical product requirements and translate customer needs into business and product strategies is required.
  • Proficiency in customer relationship management systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, is required.
  • Experience with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom is required.
  • English language proficiency is required.
  • Leadership and coaching experience guiding cross-functional and sales teams is required.
  • The ability to influence internal and external stakeholders through verbal and written communication is required.
  • Problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities, including managing escalations and maintaining working relationships, are required.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the Industrial Door & Gate Sensors segment strategy to drive revenue growth, market share, and long-term profitability across industrial and gate applications.
  • Identify and prioritize key applications and verticals and translate market insights into targeted growth initiatives.
  • Build relationships with original equipment manufacturer, distribution, and wholesale partners and develop channel strategies to maximize growth and alignment.
  • Define segment needs and help develop the product roadmap with Product Management and Research and Development for new product development and launches.
  • Guide and support sales teams in pipeline development, account development, and closing key opportunities within the segment.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, Research and Development, Technical Services, and Customer Support to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead segment-specific training and provide tools, messaging, and support to strengthen internal teams and partner capabilities.
  • Establish and track segment key performance indicators, including revenue, market share, pipeline, and product adoption, and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Partner with BEA Europe and Asia to share market intelligence, align on opportunities, and support global segment development.
  • Deliver annual revenue targets and drive sustained growth within the segment.
  • Provide direct leadership to assigned outside sales resources and matrix leadership across product management, marketing, and technical teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA is preferred.
  • Experience in automatic doors, access control, industrial applications, or adjacent industries is preferred.

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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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.