Sales Director Switzerland

The company

Our client is a global leader within the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of quality pneumatic and fluid control solutions. Core industries include Commercial Vehicle/Truck, In-plant Automotive, Life Sciences, Rail, and industrial Automation, Food Packaging, Beverage Dispense, Process and other industries. Their global reach includes manufacturing facilities located in Germany, Czech Republic, UK, China, USA, Mexico and Brazil. He is part of a diverse and internationally successful Group. The group is a dynamic international engineering business specializing in innovative projects and service for major global customers in strong niche markets. He is traded on the London Stock Exchange.

The position

The position on the Sales Director Switzerland based in the eastern Area of Switzerland is a strategic, challenging and rewarding role, driving strategy and business development within our client to his largest and most important customers.

The Manager is responsible for creating the corporate business plan for developing the business in Switzerland and communicating it to relevant contacts within the organisation. The role requires an experienced, commercially professional who has the skills and personal attributes to work at the highest level within our client’s customers.

Responsibilities

The development and implementation of a clear business plan to target and grow the business based upon a close relationship with and an intimate knowledge of our key customers and their markets.

The Profile

• Technical certification in Mechanical or/and Electronic Engineering / HNC level preferred
• Proven track record of driving sales growth through strategy development and implementation within the Business environment
• Experience of understanding customer needs and business drivers and using this knowledge to develop appropriate Business and Account strategies
• Skilled in Key Account Management and Project Management
• Application/Product experience within the pneumatic and fluid industry as well as the existing range of products
• 40 bar technology and PET business knowledge are a must
• Market know-how of mechanical engineering components and the current subjects in this field
• Persuasiveness, both in relation to the own organization and towards the most important business contacts of our customers
• Flexible and result-oriented attitude; should be able to quickly identify oneself with the decision making processes at customers/suppliers and to recognize the possibilities to improve them (also from a financial point of view)
• A desire to succeed personally and drive performance in others through leadership
• Self starter/demonstrates initiative
• Language skills: fluent in German, good knowledge of English and French

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will include a base salary and benefits package.

Please forward your application and CV in German to the e-mail address below.

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