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Independent Sales Agent Wanted (Western US) – Thin-Film Coating Equipment

AGC Plasma Technology Solutions (www.agc-plasma.com), a business unit of the AGC Group, is a leading manufacturer of advanced thin-film coating and vacuum deposition equipment (PVD and PECVD). We are seeking an independent sales agent to represent our equipment and services across the western United States.

About AGC Plasma Technology Solutions

AGC Plasma Technology Solutions (www.agc-plasma.com), a business unit of the AGC Group, designs, manufactures, and installs high-performance industrial vacuum coating equipment. Our customized systems serve a wide range of applications:

• Optical technologies: production of astronomical mirrors, interferential anti-reflective coatings for LiDAR, and other advanced optics.
• Emerging industries: next-generation solid-state battery electrodes, metallization of electrolyzer components, and PFAS-free coatings for water-repellent filtration nonwovens.

AGC Plasma is a one-stop partner, supporting customers from proof of concept to the start-up of their in-house coating equipment.

Our scientists operate several pilot coaters at the AGC Technovation Center in Belgium, our demonstration center in Germany, and our R&D facility in Sacramento, California, enabling prototype development and proof-of-concept validation.

Throughout the entire lifetime of our equipment, we work closely with customers to help them achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers (OEMs, research labs)
• Manage sales cycle: present proposals, organize customer visits and technical demonstrations, support quoting & negotiations
• Liaise between customers and AGC Plasma team for custom solutions or equipment configurations
• Provide feedback on market requirements, competitor products, and technical trends

Requirements

• Familiarity with industrial thin-film deposition processes, vacuum systems and thin film coatings.
• Established network of contacts in thin film coating, optics, textile, or energy storage sectors, for example through previous representation of non-competing companies in these industries.
• Self-motivated, commission-driven, with ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel, attend trade shows and meet with customers on-site.

Compensation

• Commission-based

Reporting & Support

You will report to the Sales & Marketing Director of AGC Plasma in Europe and receive support from the Business Development Manager North America in Rhode Island. You will also collaborate closely with our engineering team and scientists to provide customers with state-of-the-art, cost-effective PVD and PECVD solutions

How to Apply

Send your CV and a summary of your relevant sales experience to jeroen.schotsaert@agc.com.