Sales Manager - French-speaking Switzerland / France | Sales Manager - Suisse romande / France

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Neuchâtel, NE, Switzerland
Published Nov 17, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This dynamic role seeks a proactive Sales Manager to oversee the key markets of French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande) and France. The core responsibilities include managing client contacts, actively prospecting new business opportunities, following up on existing accounts, and preparing detailed commercial offers and managing associated documentation. A significant aspect of the role involves representing the company at international trade fairs. Due to the expansive territory, candidates must be prepared for extensive travel, accounting for 60% to 70% of their time. This position is ideal for a commercially minded individual with a strong technical foundation looking to leverage confirmed experience in the international machine tool sales sector.

Required Skills

Education

Technical education (Construction and/or Machining) at the HES level (University of Applied Sciences degree), complemented by specific sales training.

Experience

  • Confirmed experience in the international sales domain of machine tools.
  • Professional experience managing markets in French-speaking Switzerland and France.
  • Experience in client relationship management and commercial negotiation.
  • Knowledge of the watchmaking sector is considered a significant asset.

Languages

English (Intermediate)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • Extensive travel required, estimated between 60% and 70% of the time.