Manager of Direct Sales, EU South

Date:  15 Jul 2026
Location: 

IT GB Madrid, ES High Wycombe, GB Wiesbaden, DE

Job Function:  Commercial
Business Unit:  NanoAnalysis

Lead the growth of advanced materials analysis across Southern Europe

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

As 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.