External Sales Representative

About the job

Are you skilled in external sales and come from the metal and industrial sector? Join a company specialised in the storage and distribution of high-performance materials for machining

A Swiss player in the distribution of high-performance metals, this company primarily supports clients in the watchmaking and medical technology sectors with semi-finished products (bars, sheets/plates, tubes, etc.).
It complements its offer with a service centre and processing services such as sawing, shearing and water jet cutting, to deliver ready-to-use formats. Its positioning is based on availability from stock, quality/traceability and a very industry-needs-oriented approach. To complete its team, it is looking for a 100% External Sales Representative for French-speaking Switzerland.

Your tasks with your new employer

• You will travel nationally as well as in the French border region
• You will actively follow up with existing customers and develop new clients
• You will strengthen the market position in the watchmaking and medical technology sectors
• You will analyse possibilities to expand the range and identify new business opportunities
• You will sell special products: sheets, plates, round bars, tubes
• You will market services: water jet cutting, sharpening/chamfering, sawing, etc.
• You will actively follow up on offers after coordination with the sales department

You offer your new employer

• You have a complete commercial training or a basic training in metal/steel processing
• You are fluent in French (spoken/written) and have good knowledge of German
• You have experience in external sales (field service) and reside in French-speaking Switzerland
• You work independently, in a structured and organised manner
• You enjoy direct contact with customers and know how to build a trusting relationship
• You can simply explain technical/complex products and processes
• You hold a driving licence (category B) and have a fixed residence in Switzerland

You can also benefit from the following advantages

• You benefit from a concrete, goal-oriented and practical integration programme
• You work in a flat hierarchy structure, with an open-door policy
• You join a motivated and collegial team, with daily support
• You benefit from support for continuing education related to the position
• You join a family business culture

Have we sparked your interest? Then apply today!