Junior Sales Technician with Knowledge of Swiss German

About the job

More than Tools

Mikron Tool is an international leader in the development and production of carbide cutting tools. We are a growing Swiss company, passionate about innovation and technology. We specialise in manufacturing high-performance small and medium-sized tools for machining the most challenging materials such as stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and titanium. In one of the most modern technological centres for micromachining, holistic machining processes are also developed – including within customer projects.

Thanks to our know-how, we develop sustainable, efficient, and somewhat crazy machining solutions, with high added value for customers.

For our next recruitment in Agno, we are looking for a young candidate with knowledge of Swiss German to join a training programme focused on the technical sales of our tools.

During the first 12 months, the candidate will be placed in various technical and production departments, aiming to acquire in-depth knowledge of tungsten carbide cutting tools, production processes, applications, and customer requirements.

At the same time, the participant will assist our Sales Technicians in the field, learning the commercial and interpersonal skills necessary to develop and manage relationships with customers and partners.

At the end of the training, the candidate will have the technical and commercial skills required to pursue a professional career in sales, with the goal of progressively taking responsibility for the Swiss German market.

Your main tasks

• Participate in a structured training path across the company’s various technical, production, and application departments.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of tungsten carbide cutting tools, machining processes, and their applications at customers’ sites.
• Support Sales Technicians during customer visits, technical consulting activities, and commercial development of the territory.
• Use software and technical tools for application analysis, tool selection, and optimisation of production processes.
• Progressively develop commercial, negotiation, and customer management skills, aiming to eventually take responsibility for the Swiss German market.

Your profile

• Technical education in mechanical fields (polymechanics or similar)
• Native Italian speaker with good knowledge of Swiss German
• Additional knowledge of English is a fundamental requirement
• Strong interest in technology, precision mechanics, and cutting tool applications.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Switzerland and possibly abroad, with interest in a future technical-commercial role.
• Dynamic, ambitious person, eager to learn and grow in an international environment.
• Residence in the Canton of Ticino

What we offer

• Structured and personalised training path with technical and commercial orientation.
• Continuous support from experienced Sales Technicians and product specialists.
• Opportunity to get to know all the main company functions and build solid technical product expertise.
• International, dynamic, and innovation-oriented environment.
• Concrete prospects for professional growth and career development in sales.
• Attractive salary and excellent social benefits within a solid Swiss group with a global presence.
• An innovative and technologically advanced product portfolio, consisting of standard and special cutting tools.