Strategic Applications & Market Growth Specialist

Anton Paar GmbH; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Attractive social benefits

Development opportunities within an国际组

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

Anton Paar Switzerland AG seeks a technically proficient, sales-minded professional to advise customers on advanced materials characterization solutions. You will blend technical expertise with market development and strategic outreach.

Based in Romandie, you will travel 1–2 days weekly to engage customers, universities and industry partners, organize seminars, and support Field Sales across product lines.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education at university or university of applied sciences level, combined with a strong commercial mindset.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in material characterization and instrumentation, e.g. rheology, particle characterization and/or spectroscopy.
• Previous experience in sales or another customer-facing role is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and confident approach when interacting with customers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, independent and structured working style, and a high level of initiative and commitment.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits approximately 1–2 days per week.
• Residence in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie).
• Fluent in French and English; German is an advantage.
• Positive and engaging personality with a strong team spirit and enthusiasm for working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application expertise for Anton Paar product lines and provide technical consultation.
• Support Field Sales in qualified opportunities via consultations, sample measurements, feasibility studies, method development and instrument demonstrations.
• Translate technical results into customer benefits and suitable Anton Paar solutions.
• Take ownership of developing a defined strategic market or industry segment and strengthen Anton Paar's presence.
• Build knowledge of industries, applications, market trends and measurement challenges to identify new opportunities.
• Identify and map relevant companies, universities, labs and stakeholders, maintaining a network of customers and prospects.
• Increase awareness and penetration by linking customer applications with Anton Paar technologies and cross-selling opportunities.
• Initiate, organize and participate in seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions to boost visibility.
• Coordinate with Field Sales, Marketing, Service and HQ to set priorities and campaigns for strategic opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new leads and support their development with Field Sales.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Commercial mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Technical degree (university or applied sciences)

Job description

Anton Paar Switzerland AG seeks a technically proficient, sales-minded professional to advise customers on advanced materials characterization solutions. You will blend technical expertise with market development and strategic outreach.

Based in Romandie, you will travel 1–2 days weekly to engage customers, universities and industry partners, organize seminars, and support Field Sales across product lines.