Sales Manager DACH

Optotune; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Optotune Switzerland AG, based in Zurich, develops adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets. We are seeking a Sales Manager for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to strengthen existing relationships and acquire new business.

You will provide feedback to product management, manage local sales partners and support marketing activities including trade shows. Fluency in English and German is required; other European languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent technical background required.
• 3–7 years in technical sales, preferably in optics.
• Direct experience in the DACH region is required.
• Market knowledge in medical, microscopy, semiconductor, laser processing or vision applications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in English and German; other European languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Acquire new business in the DACH region.
• Provide feedback to product management.
• Manage and foster local sales partners.
• Support local marketing activities including trade shows.

Skills

Technical sales

DACH market

Customer relationships

English

MS Office

Autonomous

Team player

Education

MSc or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Hubspot

Job description

Optotune Switzerland AG is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets. Optotune’s vision is to enable our customers to create innovative products by providing them with unique optical components. To strengthen our M&S team, we are looking for a Sales Manager to be responsible for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

Tasks

• Strengthen the relationships with existing clients
• Acquire new business in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
• Provide feedback to product management
• Manage and foster local sales partners
• Support local marketing activities including several trade shows

Requirements

• Must have technical background (MSc or equivalent)
• At least 3-7 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in optics
• Direct experience in the DACH is a must
• Market knowledge in medical, microscopy, semiconductor, laser processing or vision applications
• Ability to identify new customers, build up and maintain relationships
• Ability to understand customers’ technical requirements and suggest solutions
• Passion for sales and marketing, friendly personality, well organized, autonomous and team player
• Excellent knowledge English and German, any other European language is advantageous
• Good working knowledge in MS Office applications
• SAP and Hubspot knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Broad field of activity with short decision paths
• Exciting professional exchange in a fast-growing high-tech environment
• Respectful and supportive corporate culture
• Flexible working environment

Are you an outgoing person looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment? Are you ready to take on responsibility and influence the future of our company? Are you determined to use your strategic thinking and communication skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you! We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background, or identity.

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