Fribourg
Sales Manager (m/f) 100%
- 20 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate), English (Intermediate), French (Fluent)
About the job
The Sefar Group in Brief Sefar is the world leader in precision fabrics. We develop and manufacture fabrics for numerous industrial applications. Our technological expertise, international presence, and close collaboration with our clients enable us to offer tailor-made solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance. Sefar has weaving sites in Switzerland, Romania, and Thailand. The group also produces its own yarns through Monosuisse, which has production sites in Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Mexico, and Germany.
Join our sales team. We offer you a challenging and varied position in an international environment as: Sales Manager, France, Switzerland and French-speaking Belgium (m/f) 100%.
Sales Manager (m/f) 100%
Your Tasks
In this role, you will develop Sefar's Components business in France, Switzerland, and French-speaking Belgium. Your priority is the structured prospecting and acquisition of new clients. At the same time, you will develop a portfolio of existing clients and support complex projects from the initial idea to contract signing.
Sefar's Components business targets companies that integrate precision fabrics into their products. As the main commercial contact, you will work closely with clients, especially during the pre-sales and specification definition phases. You will also collaborate closely with our technical teams, production, and supply chain to develop customised solutions.
- You actively contribute to the annual growth of the Components business turnover in your sales area by prospecting and acquiring new clients. You demonstrate a genuine commercial development spirit.
- You manage and develop a portfolio of existing clients, build sustainable partnerships, and identify opportunities for additional sales.
- You are the main commercial contact for your clients and support them during the pre-sales and specification definition phases, working closely with our technical teams, production, and supply chain.
- You identify client needs, translate their technical requirements into customised solutions, and lead commercial negotiations from offer preparation to contract conclusion.
- You develop a structured development plan for your market and sales area, based on market, application, and competitor analysis.
Your Profile
- You have a basic technical or commercial education.
- You have three to five years of experience in B2B sales of technical products requiring specialised advice, as well as in business development and account management.
- You communicate confidently, possess strong negotiation and presentation skills, and demonstrate assurance.
- You are fluent in French and German, both spoken and written, and have good knowledge of English.
- You are results-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and have a good analytical mind. You also show a strong sense of responsibility.
- You hold a category B driving licence.
- You are willing to travel professionally within your sales area.
- You mainly work from home and visit our Heiden site as needed.
Our Offer
- Attractive remuneration: you benefit from a fixed salary supplemented by a performance-related bonus.
- Company culture: you work within a dynamic and innovative company, firmly customer-oriented.
- International team: you join an EMEA team composed of committed and motivated colleagues.
- Modern working environment: you benefit from flexible working arrangements and modern tools.
- Additional benefits: you benefit from a pension fund offering advantageous benefits and a company car that can also be used privately.
Interested in taking on this challenge?
Join us and actively contribute to the development of our Components business within an international group focused on innovation and client needs. We look forward to receiving your application online via the "Apply Now" button.
For any questions or further information, Arsim Luma, HR Manager for Switzerland, is happy to assist you at +41 71 898 57 00.
We do not wish to receive applications via recruitment agencies.