Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

AOVtech LLC specializes in advanced optical materials and components serving commercial, industrial, and U.S. government customers. Our solutions support applications in defense, aerospace, photonics, and precision instrumentation.

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Sales Representative to support business development through trade shows, customer visits, and technical product engagement.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a driven individual interested in technical sales within the optical and photonics industry. The selected candidate will quickly develop product knowledge, represent the company at industry events, and build relationships with engineers, procurement teams, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities

Represent AOVtech at optical, photonics, and defense trade shows

Conduct customer visits and develop new business opportunities

Learn and understand company optical materials (e.g., specialty glass, crystals, coatings, infrared materials, precision optics)

Present technical product capabilities clearly to engineers and procurement personnel

Support RFQs, proposal preparation, and follow-up communications

Coordinate with engineering and production teams on customer requirements

Maintain CRM pipeline tracking and sales reporting

Assist in market research and competitor analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:

Materials Science

Physics

Optical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business with technical background

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to quickly grasp technical specifications and manufacturing processes

Comfortable interacting with engineers and technical buyers

Willingness to travel (trade shows, customer visits)

Required

U.S. Citizen (required due to government and defense customers)

Ability to comply with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Preferred

Internship or exposure to photonics or optical manufacturing

Familiarity with optical materials such as:

Infrared materials

Optical crystals

Precision coatings

Semiconductor-related materials

Experience attending industry trade shows