Zurich Sales Engineer - Zurich - Switzerland - January 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive sales and technical training

Clear career path and promoting from 1

Car, fuel card, laptop, phone

International environment

Job summary

KEYENCE Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer to expand our business within a designated territory. You will split time between the sales office and on-site visits, delivering consultative, solution-based technical sales.

You will receive extensive training, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities to become a High-Tech Consultant. Responsibilities include developing your product line, generating leads, contacting clients, identifying needs, and negotiating solutions to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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)

English (business)

Consultative sales mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Short description

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!

About us

KEYENCEis 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?

• 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

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