Hiring: Technical Sales Associate Company: Oxford Instruments plc Location: Scotts Valley, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 09:35:44 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, PLC, Product Management About the job Experience: •1-3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, technical sales, or a related business environment preferred. •3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, technical sales, or a related business environment preferred. Required Skills: •Sales & Customer Support •Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing timely and professional support. •Assist with preparing quotations, proposals, and commercial documentation. •Support inside sales activities including quote generation, order entry, order acknowledgments, and customer follow-up. •Maintain accurate customer, opportunity, and sales activity records within CRM and ERP systems. •Order & Process Management •Coordinate with production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure accurate order fulfilment and delivery schedules. •Track customer opportunities and support sales pipeline management activities. Qualifications: •Exposure to technical products, manufacturing environments, or industrial technologies. •Has a passion for learning technical products and solutions. •Builds positive relationships with customers and colleagues. •Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to improve processes. •Uses analytical thinking to solve problems and support customer needs. •Is highly organized and detail-oriented. •Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and integrity. •Enjoys collaborating across departments to achieve shared goals. •Thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces new challenges. •Primarily office-based work using standard office equipment and computer systems. Compensation: •$65,000 - $75,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!