MSc or equivalent technical background with 3-7 years of experience in technical sales (optics preferred)
Direct DACH experience (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with market knowledge in medical, microscopy, semiconductor, laser processing or vision applications
Strong ability to identify new customers, build and maintain relationships, and translate customer requirements into solutions; fluent in English and German
Proficiency in MS Office; SAP and Hubspot knowledge is a plus; team player, autonomous, well organized
Requirements:
Strengthen relationships with existing clients and acquire new business in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
Provide feedback to product management and support local marketing activities, including several trade shows
Manage and foster local sales partners
Job description
Optotune Switzerland AG is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets. Optotune’s vision is to enable our customers to create innovative products by providing them with unique optical components.
To strengthen our M&S team, we are looking for a Sales Manager to be responsible for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
Tasks
Strengthen the relationships with existing clients
Acquire new business in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
Provide feedback to product management
Manage and foster local sales partners
Support local marketing activities including several trade shows
Requirements
Must have technical background (MSc or equivalent)
At least 3-7 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in optics
Direct experience in the DACH is a must
Market knowledge in medical, microscopy, semiconductor, laser processing or vision applications
Ability to identify new customers, build up and maintain relationships
Ability to understand customers’ technical requirements and suggest solutions
Passion for sales and marketing, friendly personality, well organized, autonomous and team player
Excellent knowledge English and German, any other European language is advantageous
Good working knowledge in MS Office applications
SAP and Hubspot knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Broad field of activity with short decision paths
Exciting professional exchange in a fast-growing high-tech environment
Respectful and supportive corporate culture
Flexible working environment
Are you an outgoing person looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment? Are you ready to take on responsibility and influence the future of our company? Are you determined to use your strategic thinking and communication skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you! We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background, or identity.
For this particular position we don´t work with external agencies. Thank you for understanding.
