Sales Engineer - Zurich - Switzerland - January 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Fuel card

Laptop

Phone

Extensive training

Job summary

KEYENCE Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer in Zürich to expand our territory with a consultative, solution-based technical sales approach. You will split time between our sales office and on-site customer visits, developing your product lines and building a strong customer portfolio.

You should hold a Bachelor’s degree, be fluent in Swiss German and English, hold a valid driving license, and be motivated to pursue a long-term career in sales within a high-technology environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Native Swiss German and fluent English (business level).
• 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.

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

Skills

Swiss German (native level)

English (Business Proficiency)

Driving license

Sales mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

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.

Position Summary

As a Sales Engineer you will be responsible for expanding your 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?

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• 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
• Car, fuel card, laptop, phone
• International environment, open communication and continuous learning
• Start date: January 2027