Job opportunity

Sales Manager / Sales Manageress

LHH Recruitment Solutions Valais Area October 1, 2026

Sales Manager DACH

We are a prestigious international industrial company and a recognized leader in highly technical equipment and automation solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Manager DACH to strengthen and develop our commercial activities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Your Mission

In this dynamic role, you will take charge of business development and build long-term relationships with industrial customers in the DACH region. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing sales activities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Identifying, approaching, and converting new customers and business opportunities.
  • Managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and technical discussions through negotiation and contract closing.
  • Building and strengthening relationships with existing key customers.
  • Creating a robust network of customers, partners, and industry contacts across the DACH market.
  • Preparing technical and commercial proposals tailored to specific customer requirements.
  • Collaborating closely with Engineering, R&D, and Customer Service teams to develop optimal solutions.
  • Representing the company at international trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.
  • Monitoring market developments and identifying new applications and business opportunities.

Your Profile

  • Technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in B2B sales of technical or industrial products, ideally in machinery, automation, packaging, or capital equipment.
  • Proven experience in business development and complex technical sales.
  • Fluent German is essential, ideally at a native or C1/C2 level.
  • Fluent English is essential for daily communication within an international environment; proficiency in French would be considered an advantage.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • A strong commercial mindset with a proactive and results-driven approach.
  • Autonomous, persistent, and comfortable managing a territory independently.
  • Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
  • Availability for 30–50% international travel.

We are looking for an individual who combines technical understanding, a strong commercial drive, and excellent communication skills in both German and English, with the ambition to develop a strategic DACH market.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Work locationValais Area, Switzerland

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