European Intl Sales Manager - Engineering & Growth

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions on behalf of an international industrial company is seeking an International Sales Manager Europe to drive commercial development across European markets, based in Lausanne.

You will define territory strategy, manage a portfolio of clients and partners, visit customers, analyze market trends, support partners, and report on sales performance. Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus, and regular travel across Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree, ideally Mechanical Engineering with a solid technical expertise in hydraulics, chemicals, wastewater.
• Proven experience in an international B2B sales role across Europe.
• Strong ability to develop new markets and manage complex sales cycles.
• Comfortable working with clients, partners, and distribution networks in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; any additional European language would be a plus.
• Autonomous, structured, results-driven, and commercially minded.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and identify new business opportunities across the assigned European markets.
• Define and implement a mid- to long-term commercial strategy for your territory.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, partners, agents, and distributors.
• Conduct regular customer visits to strengthen relationships and identify new projects.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to guide commercial actions.
• Follow up on commercial and technical offers through to successful completion.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure high service quality and smooth project execution.
• Support, train, and develop commercial partners across the region to maximize market coverage and performance.
• Provide regular reporting on sales activity and monitor key performance indicators.

Skills

English fluency

International sales

Market development

Relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions on behalf of an international industrial company is seeking an International Sales Manager Europe to drive commercial development across European markets, based in Lausanne.

You will define territory strategy, manage a portfolio of clients and partners, visit customers, analyze market trends, support partners, and report on sales performance. Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus, and regular travel across Europe is expected.