General Manager Sales Region Europe and RoW

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

MAIN ROLE AND ACTIVITIES

• Growth Sales in EU-ROW Region
• Lead and manage a regional sales, sales operations and Service Team organization (approx. 35 pax)
• Help Develop and implement Business Unit Strategy within European & RoW region
• Manage corporate governance and take all legal entity responsibility within Europe & RoW Region
• Drive profitable product and service revenue growth to meet business goals.
• Maintain C-level relationship with key customers and distributors and establish new connections for future business in semiconductors, displays, solar panels, general vacuum industry, and related industries.
• Create and implement revenue and market share growth strategies through collaboration with BUs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and strengthen a culture of performance and engagement the organization.
• Steer and drive talent development initiatives and succession planning to sustain business growth

• Assist with development, planning, and implementation of corporate goals

KEY EXPERIENCES

• 10-15 years of heading sales organizations in hi-tech equipment firms, MNC work experience preferred.

• Exceptional technology and/or industry expertise, gained in vacuum technology or Semiconductor,FPD, or manufacturing industries serving similarly sophisticated and demanding clients.
• Experienced in developing clients based on SRM and CRM tools.
• Strong leadershiop capabilities and ability to put in long term talent development and succession plan
• Savvy with best practices in implementing sales planning, sales forecasting and sales prediction strategies.
• Proven and comprehensive sales experience and experienced in driving and managing growth.
• Proven proficiency in business development.
• Experienced in building and managing complex, strategic client and supplier relationships.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, organizational savvy and culture intelligent.
• Fluency in English.

Interested?We look forward to receive your application.

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.

visit us at www.vatvalve.com/careers