Area Sales Manager (m/f) 100%
- 02 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Fluent)
About the job
Driven by your trust
SwissP Defence AG focuses on the development and production of small calibre ammunition in the security-relevant sector. This includes the two market segments authorities (police and special units) and military (armies). Our high-quality products stand for uncompromising reliability in all missions. Thus, we are the leading European supplier of small calibre ammunition and serve a worldwide customer portfolio. We are based in Thun and proud to employ around 320 motivated staff. We are committed, ambitious, and convincing! Together with our employees, we want to shape the future of SwissP Defence AG and continuously develop ourselves.
Area Sales Manager (m/f) 100%
Your tasks
- Handling large orders / project management in an assigned sales region (CH or EU)
- Coordinating sales-related measures inside and outside the company
- Bid management for international tenders
- Acquiring orders as well as market and competitor observation and analysis of customer needs
- Supporting development projects as well as analysing and solving customer problems
- Developing, evaluating, and acquiring new business ideas and fields
- Managing the existing agent network and building new partners
Your profile
- Technical basic training with further education in Marketing & Sales or vice versa (University, FH, HFW)
- Several years of international professional experience in the capital goods or defence technology industry
- Assertive, precise, and customer-oriented personality with high flexibility and willingness to travel
- German at native or advanced level (C1), business fluent English (C1)
We offer
In a dynamic team, we offer you a versatile, lively, and responsible role with scope for action. Flexible working hours with good social benefits as well as ample room for initiative and responsibility are further key features you can expect from us. As an employer, we place great value on having competent employees on board