Area Sales Manager - 100% (m/f)

Emile Egger & Cie S.A.; Cressier (NE); Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Emile Egger & Cie S.A. in Neuenburg, Cressier seeks an Area Sales Manager to identify and develop new market opportunities, driving sustainable growth.

You will implement a long-term regional strategy, deliver technical and commercial support to customers and agents, and conduct regular visits to key accounts to strengthen product positioning. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, with 5+ years in a technical-commercial role, is fluent in English with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in a technical-commercial role.
• Fluent English, good French; German an advantage.
• Willing to travel at least 30%.

Aufgaben

• Identify and develop new market opportunities in the assigned region.
• Develop and execute a long-term regional strategy.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers and agents.
• Visit key customers to strengthen product positioning.
• Analyze regional market trends and guide commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with sales reps to define target markets and growth priorities.
• Coach and train sales reps to enhance capabilities.
• Promote and ensure effective use of sales tools, standards and processes.
• Ensure consistent use of reporting systems and define KPIs for reps.
• Drive the sales process with timely follow-up on offers.
• Interface with the factory including technical office, R&D, purchasing, PM, spares, service.
• Coordinate with projects department for major projects.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

French knowledge

German knowledge

Consultative sales

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Area Sales Manager - 100% (m/f)

Emile Egger & Cie S.A. Vacant since : 20.08.2026 Number of jobs : 1 2088 Cressier NE (NE) 100% Immediately Permanent

• Identify and develop new market opportunities within the assigned region to drive profitable and sustainable sales growth.
• Develop and execute a long-term strategic plan for the region, aligned with overall company objectives.
• Provide comprehensive technical and commercial support to customers, representatives and agents.
• Conduct regular visits to key customers; identify new applications and strengthen product positioning and reputation.
• Analyze regional market trends, customer needs, competitors’ activities and growth potential to guide commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with sales representatives to define target markets, applications and growth priorities.
• Coach and train sales representatives to enhance their commercial, technical and strategic capabilities.
• Promote and ensure effective use of the company’s sales tools, standards and processes to improve sales efficiency and market coverage.
• Ensure consistent and accurate use of the company’s reporting systems and define performance indicators (KPIs) for sales representatives in alignment with HQ guidelines.
• Actively drive the sales process by ensuring timely follow-up on commercial and technical offers.
• Serve as the primary Interface with the factory, including technical office, R&D, purchasing, project management, spares parts, after-sales service departments.
• Ensure smooth execution of major projects in close coordination with the projects department.

Profile and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar technical-commercial role.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), with a good command of French; German is considered an advantage.
• Solid technical expertise in hydraulics, chemicals, wastewater and general industrial applications.
• Strong interest in technology, customer interaction and sustainable success; willing to travel at least 30% for direct customers’ visits.
• Results-driven, structured, autonomous, with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong initiative and a solid solution orientation.
• Confident and persuasive consultative sales professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for building long-term customer relationships

• Work location 2088 Cressier NE (NE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• German Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge
• French Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge