Sales Manager Switzerland

About the job

Do you want to do more than just support customers, but build genuine partnerships and actively shape the Swiss market? As part of a structured succession, we are looking for an entrepreneurial sales personality who enjoys recognising new opportunities, strengthening relationships, and driving sustainable growth.

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™

At Ionbond, you work with people who do not simply coat surfaces but solve the technical challenges of our customers. We develop advanced PVD, PACVD, and CVD coating solutions for demanding applications, including aerospace, medical technology, food industry, automotive industry, decorative industry, and toolmaking. With over 30 contract coating centres in 14 countries, we combine local customer proximity with international expertise as part of the Japanese IHI Group.

Your Area of Responsibility

• You take full responsibility for developing the Swiss customer portfolio and acquire new customers and market potentials with a clear eye for opportunities
• You advise our customers technically and commercially on an equal footing, closely coordinated with production and engineering
• You build long-term customer relationships and ensure that our customers feel well understood and reliably supported
• You derive effective sales initiatives from market, technology, and competitive developments and implement them pragmatically
• You prepare offers, follow them up consistently, and conduct contract and price negotiations with confidence and tact
• You plan sales and marketing activities that have an impact, from targeted campaigns to trade fairs and customer events
• You create transparency through reliable forecasts, budgets, and regular management reports

Your Profile

• You have a technical or commercial basic education and have further trained in sales, marketing, or business administration (HF/FH)
• You bring several years of experience in technical B2B sales in an industrial environment
• You think entrepreneurially, act with strong closing skills, and enjoy inspiring customers in the long term
• You present yourself confidently, communicate clearly, and can convey technical solutions understandably and convincingly
• You work independently, structured, and result-oriented, with initiative, an analytical eye, and healthy pragmatism
• You communicate very well in German, French, and English
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems is a plus

What We Offer You

• Responsible key position with substantial scope for design
• Attractive remuneration package with 13th-month salary and bonus model
• Company car and modern working conditions
• International environment within the IHI Ionbond Group
• Short decision-making paths and appreciative corporate culture
• Varied tasks with development prospects
• 40-hour week and at least 25 days of holiday
• Free parking and good public transport connections

Does this sound like your next challenge? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application.