Sales Manager (80566)

Nexans; Cortaillod; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans Switzerland in Cortaillod is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth by developing new opportunities, expanding our presence in targeted market segments, and strengthening relationships with key customers across Switzerland.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, project management, customer service, and manufacturing to craft tailored offers, lead negotiations, and ensure follow-up and reporting aligned with Nexans’ strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships.
• Experience in business development and account management.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within targeted markets.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Develop customized commercial offers with internal stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and manage contract discussions per policies and local regulations.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Represent Nexans at trade fairs and industry events with effective follow-up.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Account management

Business development

Pricing strategy

Languages: German, French, English

Communication

Education

Commercial or technical education

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sales Manager (80566)

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In the Strategy, Innovation & Digital team, we drive this ambition forward by shaping the company's long-term vision, accelerating innovation across products and services, and leveraging digital transformation to create smarter, more sustainable energy solutions.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

Welcome to the Team

Join Nexans Switzerland as our next Sales Manager based in Cortaillod. In this strategic commercial role, you will drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, strengthening relationships with key customers, and expanding our presence across targeted market segments. Working closely with sales, marketing, project management, customer service, and manufacturing teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success.

Getting a Flying Start

As Sales Manager, you will combine business development, key account management, and commercial leadership to strengthen Nexans' market position in Switzerland. You will identify and convert new business opportunities, manage strategic customer relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that create long-term value for our customers. Your contribution will directly support our growth ambitions and sales objectives across a diverse portfolio of industries and applications.

How You Make an Impact

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within targeted markets.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Develop customized commercial offers in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and manage contract discussions in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Nexans at trade fairs, customer events, and industry forums while ensuring effective follow-up and reporting.

Your Starting Points

• Commercial or technical education, combined with successful experience in sales, account management, or business development.
• Proven track record of developing customer relationships and generating business growth.
• Strong negotiation, pricing, and contract management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including interactions with senior decision-makers.
• Preference for fluency in German, French, and English.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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