Head of Sales Switzerland - Advanced Materials

Location: Chur Area, Switzerland
Languages: Fluent German and English
Travel: Approximately 30-40%

Walker Lovell is supporting a leading international manufacturer of advanced materials in the appointment of a Head of Sales Switzerland.

This is a senior commercial leadership position with responsibility for the Swiss market, primarily supporting customers across industrial and consumer goods applications.

Working as part of a wider European sales organisation, you will lead an experienced sales team while driving strategic account development, new business and sustainable commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Key Account Managers and technical sales professionals

• Take ownership of sales performance, including revenue, volume and profitability targets

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the Swiss market

• Identify new market opportunities and convert these into customer projects

• Drive new customer acquisition and further develop strategic existing accounts

• Build long-term relationships with key customers across industrial and consumer goods markets

• Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and identify appropriate solutions

• Lead commercial negotiations and support key customer projects

• Monitor market developments, customer requirements and competitor activity

• Collaborate closely with technical, application engineering and wider European commercial teams

Your Background

We are interested in speaking with experienced sales leaders who combine strong commercial capabilities with an understanding of technical B2B markets.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience within engineering polymers, advanced materials, speciality chemicals or a related technical market

• A strong track record in technical B2B sales and business development

• Previous leadership and people management experience

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

• Experience developing strategic accounts and winning new business

• An entrepreneurial, customer-focused and results-oriented approach

• Fluent German and English

• Willingness to travel approximately 30-40%

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take on a senior commercial leadership position within an established international manufacturer, with responsibility for leading the sales team and driving the continued development of the Swiss market.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical, international environment, collaborating with customers and colleagues across Switzerland and the wider European organisation.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested?

Apply directly or contact Natalie Worsley at Walker Lovell for further information.