Head of Sales & Project Engineering Pressure Reactors (m/f/d) 100 %

About the job

Büchi AG in Uster is an internationally leading manufacturer of reactor systems and pilot plants for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as for research institutions. The systems and apparatus made of glass and metallic materials are exported to over 40 countries.

With our products and services, we make a significant contribution to accelerating progress in science, technology, and medicine and substantially improving the sustainability of a wide range of industrial processes. For example, new, innovative medicines are developed in our apparatus and systems, research is conducted on recycling processes for plastics, flavours for plant-based foods are produced, and new battery technologies are brought to market maturity. We support our customers worldwide in realising innovations and sustainably producing a variety of products with the highest added value.

To strengthen the sales/project engineering team, we are looking for a motivated person to start immediately or by arrangement:

Head of Sales & Project Engineering Pressure Reactors (m/f/d) 100 %

Your tasks:

• Management responsibility for the sales and project engineering department of the product group pressure reactors (autoclaves) with 6 employees
• As sales manager, you lead a team of sales/project engineers who handle projects in collaboration with the engineering department from customer inquiry, feasibility assessment, quotation preparation, order processing to delivery and commissioning
• Close cooperation with the departments and teams of engineering, PPS, purchasing, production, service/installation, business development and marketing
• Acquisition of new customers and new projects
• Management of innovation projects and participation in product innovations
• Conducting market and competitor analyses
• Participation in internal and external seminars, as well as national and international trade fairs
• Travel activity (national and international) of approx. 10 % - 20 % for customer and trade fair visits

Your profile:

• You have a completed university/technical college degree as a process engineer, mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, chemist or equivalent
• You have experience in plant or apparatus construction or equivalent
• You have (initial) leadership experience as a team or department head in a similar role
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, want to take responsibility and remain calm and focused even in challenging situations
• You have a strong flair for technology
• You are characterised by a quick grasp and enjoy learning new things
• You have very good language skills in German and English (spoken and written)
• Leadership experience as a team or department head is an advantage
• Successfully completed further training in business administration or equivalent is an advantage

Your benefits:

• You contribute to the production of products and the provision of services that actively promote scientific progress and sustainability in various industries.
• Thanks to our customised projects, diverse and challenging tasks await you.
• You work in an independent, owner-managed family business with a flat hierarchy, short decision-making paths and a long-term strategy. You can expect an international environment with many exciting challenges.
• We continuously invest in the practical training of our employees and support and promote professional and personal development.
• We offer flexible working hours, at least 23 days of holiday per year plus additional days off in lieu and attractive social benefits with a 2/3 cost coverage in occupational pension schemes and optional savings plans.
• We promote exchange and cohesion through regularly held employee events.
• We are easily accessible by public transport as well as by car and provide you with a half-fare travelcard and a free parking space.

You can expect a responsible and varied role in an international environment with many exciting challenges. If you enjoy working independently, want to contribute your expertise and initiative in an innovative, future-oriented company, we look forward to meeting you.

Only direct applications will be considered.

For further information, please contact Mr Andreas Schöb (CTO – Head of Engineering & Technology) at Tel. +41 44 905 51 19.