Highlights 1 day per week work from home At least 5 years' sales experience in an international technical product environment Commercial training or training relevant to our field of activity Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales budgets Strong ability to develop sales with existing and new customers (business development) Experience in the andscaping, arboriculture or viticulture preferred Experience of managing field sales staff, coaching and motivating the team to achieve sales targets Ability to work independently, with driving license Swiss German, English (B2) & French would be a plus 1. Function description Ensure the implementation of the sales and marketing strategy and policy, in particular with regard to the objectives set for the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Ensure and coordinate sales and marketing activities throughout German-speaking Switzerland. 100% activity rate, including approx. 4 days on the road 2. Main responsibilities Regularly visit existing customers and develop new customer acquisition to secure the sales budget for German-speaking Switzerland. Manage order backlogs and build trust with customers in German-speaking Switzerland Organize and participate in trade shows and events Forward market information to the Swiss Sales Manager. Ensure that promotional materials are used appropriately at points of sale (merchandising). Train staff likely to sell our products Maintain regular contact with viticulture, arboriculture and landscaping schools and institutes. Follow and respect our organization's quality, environment and health & safety policy, processes and procedures. 3. Specific skills or missions Draw up offers based on the pricing conditions set for the national market by the International Sales Manager. Apply a policy of exceptional discounts and sampling within defined limits Business travels Travel is required for this position: 4 days a week on the road in Switzerland Ideal profile At least 5 years' sales experience as an area manager with a track record of achieving sales budgets Commercial training or training relevant to our field of activity (e.g. landscaping, arboriculture or viticulture) Comfortable selling and presenting technical products Swiss German mother tongue and German oral and written, minimum B2 in French and English. Preferably domiciled in the Zurich area. Ability to work independently Possession of a valid driver's license Good communication skills Good computer skills: MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint), ERP (ProConcept), Power-BI, CRM Application The questions in this form are by the hiring manager for initial screeningWe would like to schedule a brief 3-5 minute call with you. Please note that this is not an interview, but a requirement from the client to have a quick conversation before submitting your profile. Kindly provide two available time slots for the call, between 3 pm and 6 pm (Central European Time) within the next 3 days. Once this call is completed, we will proceed with submitting your application to the client. *What is your level of English Language Skill? *SelectNoneConversationalProfessionalNativeWhat is your level of French Language Skill? *SelectNoneConversationalProfessionalNativeAre you fluent in Swiss German (C1 level or above), and comfortable communicating with clients in the local accent? *Please specify your eligibility to work in job location ( mention Citizenship, EU/EFTA Passport, etc.) *What is your current location / city? *Do you currently live in job location or nearby areas, or would you be willing to relocate on your own? *What is your highest level of education: *How many years of sales experience do you have with technical products? *Do you have at least 5 years of sales experience in an international environment selling technical products? Please describe your experience, sectors etc *What commercial or industry-relevant training (e.g., in landscaping, arboriculture, horticulture or viticulture) have you completed? *Can you provide specific examples where you achieved or exceeded your sales targets? *How have you developed business with both existing clients and new customers in your previous roles? Please share examples. *Do you have experience managing field sales staff? If so, how have you coached and motivated your team to meet or exceed targets? *Are you able to work independently? *Do you have experience with MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint), ERP, CRM, etc? *Do you hold a valid driving license? *Are you currently employed? *If you are not currently employed, please provide the reason for leaving your last position. *The client would like to know the reason you are considering a job change: *Below are some ideas you can choose from to express your motivation for this job. Please write 2-3 lines, and feel free to write in your native language. Passion for the Industry, Desire for Professional Development, Desire for Job Stability and Career Growth, Attraction to the Job Role and Responsibilities, Desire for New Challenges, Opportunities for Impact, etc. How interested are you in this position after reviewing the job description, and what motivates you to apply? *Are you actively searching for jobs? *Do you have other ongoing recruiting processes? If yes, then what is your current stage (Early stage, Advanced stage, Well advanced stage)? *Are you willing to move to a different city if the job demands it? *What is your current annual salary (In Euro)? *What are your current benefits (bonus etc)? *What is your desired annual salary - (In Euro)? *What are your desired benefits (bonus etc)? *What is your notice period (in weeks)? *Full Legal Name *Email Address *Phone / WhatsApp Number *Please share your LinkedIn profile *Upload Your CV (preferably English). If you are not currently employed, please include details of your current activities in your CV (e.g., freelancing, pursuing further studies, job hunting, etc.). *Choose FileNo file chosenDelete uploaded file- (Pdf, Doc, Docx)Declaration: I declare that the all above information is accurate and shareable with the hiring manager for initial screening *YesNoSend
