Sales Engineer - Zurich - Switzerland

KEYENCE Corporation; Zürich; On-site; CHF 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Extensive training

Clear career path

International environment

Job summary

KEYENCE, a leading high-technology company, is seeking a Sales Engineer for Switzerland (Zurich area). The role combines office-based planning two days a week with on-site client visits three days per week to deliver consultative, solution-based technical sales.

You will receive extensive training and mentorship to deepen product knowledge and sales techniques. Expect an international environment and clear career progression within a global leader in automation.

Qualifications

• Native level High German and Swiss German; very good English (Business Proficiency)
• Valid driving license
• Willingness to pursue a long-term career in sales
• Motivation to learn about high technology and become an industry expert
• Proactive attitude and drive to achieve targets
• Availability to start working from 4 January 2027

Responsibilities

• Developing your product line within your territory
• Generating new leads and identifying opportunities for growth
• Contacting potential and existing clients and building customer portfolio
• Identifying client needs and providing technical solutions
• Consulting and negotiating

Skills

High German

Swiss German

English

Job description

KEYENCE is a multinational Japanese company specialized in high technology products such as sensors, microscopes, laser markers and vision measurement systems. We are a global leader in automation industry responsible for delivering high-precision and innovative products to companies worldwide. Join us!

Position Summary

As a Sales Engineer you will be responsible for expanding our business within your assigned territory. Normally, you will work in our sales office two days per week and you will visit our customers on-site three days per week with aim to provide consultative, solution-based technical sales. Become a High-Tech Consultant!

You will have a chance to develop a deep understanding of our products and sales techniques through extensive training, mentorship, and constant learning and development opportunities!

What will be your responsibilities?

• Developing your product line within your territory
• Generating new leads and identifying opportunities for growth
• Contacting potential and existing clients and building customer portfolio
• Identifying client’s needs and providing technical solutions
• Consulting and negotiating

What do we require?

• Knowledge of High & Swiss German at native level + very good English (Business Proficiency)
• Valid driving license
• Willingness to pursue a long-term career in sales
• Motivation to learn about high technology and become an industry expert
• Proactive attitude and drive to achieve targets
• Availability to start working from 4th January 2027

What do we offer?

• Minimum base salary of 81,400 CHF gross per year + bonus system
• Extensive sales and technical training
• Clear career path and “promoting from within” culture
• International environment, open communication and continuous learning