Sales Manager - Machining Industry

• Technology meets sales
• High degree of creative freedom

About Our Client ##

A Swiss technology company operating internationally develops and distributes high-precision machining tools and innovative solutions for demanding applications in industrial manufacturing.

Job Description ##

• Support and expansion of existing customer relationships in the field of machining and precision tools
• Active acquisition of new customers and systematic expansion of the sales territory
• Technical and commercial advice for customers from the machining industry
• Identification of customer needs and development of individual solution approaches
• Execution of customer visits, product presentations, tests and technical consultations on-site
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with decision-makers and technical contacts
• Observation of market, technology and competitor trends
• Preparation of offers, conducting price negotiations and accompanying the entire sales process
• Close cooperation with application engineering, product management and other internal specialist departments
• Planning and implementation of sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Participation in trade fairs, customer events and other industry events
• Continuous documentation and maintenance of customer and sales activities in the CRM system

The Successful Applicant ##

• Technical training or degree, ideally with a focus on mechanical engineering, production technology, machining or a comparable field
• Professional experience in technical sales, preferably in the machining industry, machine tool manufacturing or the field of precision tools
• Sound knowledge of chip-removing manufacturing and a good understanding of modern machining processes
• Strong technical understanding paired with strong sales and negotiation skills
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
• High degree of initiative, customer orientation and entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of personal customer contact
• Willingness for regular travel within the sales territory
• Confident handling of MS Office and ideally experience with CRM systems
• Very good German and good English skills; further language skills are an advantage
• Driver's license category B

What's on Offer ##

• A responsible sales position with a high degree of creative freedom
• A technically demanding and varied product portfolio
• Direct contact with well-known customers and exciting companies in the manufacturing industry
• An innovative and internationally oriented working environment
• Short decision-making paths and an open corporate culture
• Attractive employment conditions and modern working models
• Comprehensive induction as well as professional and personal development opportunities
• The opportunity to actively help shape the further expansion of sales and the market position of the company

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JN-092026-7099926

Job Function

Sales

Specialisation

Sales Manager/Director/VP

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-092026-7099926

Job Nature

Home Office