Manager of Direct Sales, EU South

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