International Sales Engineer Manager (H/F)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Vaud; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an International Sales Manager Europe to drive commercial development across multiple European markets. The role focuses on expanding client portfolios, identifying new business opportunities, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure project success.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering background with strong technical knowledge in hydraulics, chemicals, and wastewater, and have proven international B2B sales experience in Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in a relevant field and strong technical background.
• Proven international B2B sales experience across Europe.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across European markets and identify opportunities.
• Define and implement mid- to long-term commercial strategy for Europe.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, partners, and distributors across regions.
• Conduct customer visits and strengthen relationships to win projects.
• Analyze market trends and competitor actions to guide actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure service quality and project execution.
• Provide regular reporting on sales activities and KPIs.

Skills

Global sales

Fluent English

Travel willingness

International B2B sales

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are recruiting, on behalf of an international industrial company, an International Sales Manager Europe to support the commercial development of several European markets.

Key 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.

Profile

• 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.