Application Guide
How to Apply for Sales/Business Development Manager/Director
at Teledyne Energy Systems
🏢 About Teledyne Energy Systems
Teledyne Energy Systems is an innovative leader developing advanced electrolytic, thermoelectric, and fuel cell systems for a greener future. As part of Teledyne Technologies, they provide enabling technologies for high-reliability industrial growth markets including aerospace, defense, factory automation, and environmental monitoring. The company's focus on cutting-edge energy solutions and their position within a larger technology conglomerate makes this an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects with real-world applications.
About This Role
This remote Sales/Business Development Manager/Director role involves representing Teledyne FLIR's flagship OEM infrared product families (Neutrino, Boson, Hadron) to drive business growth across autonomous systems, industrial automation, security, consumer devices, and defense applications. You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities and expanding market presence for advanced sensing technologies that protect lives and enable intelligent automation.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves researching potential clients in target industries like defense contractors or automation companies, conducting virtual meetings to demonstrate how Teledyne FLIR's infrared solutions solve specific technical challenges, developing strategic partnership proposals, and collaborating with technical teams to tailor solutions for complex OEM applications. You'll balance prospecting new opportunities with nurturing existing relationships while staying current on infrared technology advancements and competitive landscape changes.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Teledyne Energy Systems Is Looking For
- Proven experience selling complex technical OEM components or systems in industrial markets like aerospace, defense, or automation
- Deep understanding of infrared technology applications and the competitive landscape in thermal imaging and sensing markets
- Track record of developing strategic partnerships and driving business growth in technology-driven B2B environments
- Ability to communicate technical specifications effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while closing high-value deals
📝 Tips for Applying to Teledyne Energy Systems
Highlight specific experience with OEM component sales in industrial or defense sectors, not just general sales experience
Demonstrate knowledge of infrared technology applications by mentioning relevant projects or industries you've worked with
Emphasize remote work success metrics and self-management capabilities given the remote nature of the position
Connect your experience to Teledyne's specific markets: aerospace, defense, factory automation, or environmental monitoring
Show how you've contributed to 'intelligent automation' or 'next-generation imaging systems' in previous roles
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with OEM component sales in industrial technology markets', "Understanding of how infrared technologies solve problems in Teledyne's target industries", 'Examples of developing new business in competitive, technology-driven environments', "Alignment with Teledyne's mission of creating technologies that 'protect lives and enable intelligent automation'"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Teledyne FLIR's OEM Components portfolio and specific applications of Neutrino, Boson, and Hadron products
- → Competitors in the infrared and thermal imaging market (like FLIR Systems before acquisition)
- → Recent Teledyne Technologies press releases about innovations in sensing technologies
- → Case studies of how infrared technologies are used in autonomous systems, industrial automation, or defense applications
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic sales experience without specific examples in industrial technology or OEM components
- Lack of understanding about infrared technology applications or Teledyne's specific product lines
- Focusing on consumer sales experience when this role requires B2B industrial market expertise
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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