General Manager Global Sales

WinGD Ltd.; Winterthur; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

In-house technology training

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic, agile work environment

Zusammenfassung

WinGD Ltd. in Winterthur seeks a General Manager Global Sales to lead worldwide sales, cultivate key customer relationships, and drive market growth while representing the brand at industry events.

You will oversee sales strategy, CRM and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate order intake and customer satisfaction across the merchant shipping sector.

Qualifikationen

• MSc. in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, or equivalent.
• Solid experience in the merchant shipping market.
• Product know how of 2-stroke applications.
• Strong customer relationship management & leadership competencies.
• Excellent representation & commercial negotiation skills.
• Sound experience in explaining complex technical facts.
• Team player, acting with multi-cultural team members and customers.
• Problem solving & forward-thinking mentality.
• Willingness to extensive business travel.
• Strong command in English. German is not a must.

Aufgaben

• Lead and drive global sales and promotion activities, managing and developing the sales department to achieve targets for sales volume, market share, and order intake margins.
• Own and develop relationships with key customers (shipyards and ship owners) in the region, ensuring high customer satisfaction through consistent communication and support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Represent WinGD as a brand ambassador at industry forums, conferences, and events to strengthen market presence and build strategic partnerships.
• Drive customer support and satisfaction in close cooperation with business units, local offices, and partners – including supervision during warranty and operational phases.
• Develop and maintain CRM systems, deliver business intelligence reports, and provide market insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Plan and execute marketing and sales activities in the region with support from WinGD Marketing & Communication team.
• Bridge market and product, translating customer requirements and market trends to Product Management while supervising product portfolio matters.

Ausbildung

MSc. in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

General Manager Global Sales

Location: Winterthur

Job Startdate: By Agreement

Workload: 100%

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive global sales and promotion activities, managing and developing the sales department to achieve targets for sales volume, market share, and order intake margins
• Own and develop relationships with key customers (shipyards and ship owners) in the region, ensuring high customer satisfaction through consistent communication and support throughout the product lifecycle
• Represent WinGD as a brand ambassador at industry forums, conferences, and events to strengthen market presence and build strategic partnerships
• Drive customer support and satisfaction in close cooperation with business units, local offices, and partners – including supervision during warranty and operational phases
• Develop and maintain CRM systems, deliver business intelligence reports, and provide market insights to support strategic decision-making
• Plan and execute marketing and sales activities in the region with support from WinGD Marketing & Communication team
• Bridge market and product, translating customer requirements and market trends to Product Management while supervising product portfolio matters

Requirements

• MSc. in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, or equivalent
• Solid experience in the merchant shipping market
• Product know how of 2-stroke applications
• Strong customer relationship management & leadership competencies
• Excellent representation & commercial negotiation skills
• Sound experience in explaining complex technical facts
• Team player, acting with multi-cultural team members and customers
• Problem solving & forward-thinking mentality
• Willingness to extensive business travel
• Strong command in English. German is not a must

Our Offer

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities