Sales Engineer in Field Service / Key Account Manager - Industrial Automation (100%)

Company Description

Elektro-Material AG, with nine locations and three areas of expertise EM Light, EM Industry, and New Energies, is the leading wholesale partner of the Swiss electrical installation industry. With over 250,000 high-quality products and comprehensive service – from individual consultation to fast delivery – more than 800 employees offer our customers an unbeatable service package. As part of the global Rexel group, we benefit from a strong international network, state-of-the-art technology, and worldwide exchange – thus combining local expertise with global power for our success.

Job Description

Your Task

You take on the development and drive the further advancement of our Industrial Automation team, actively shaping the future of EM Industry. The focus of your activity is the support and strategic development of key accounts. You maintain long-term customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, and independently implement the sales planning for your sales area in Switzerland. Together with the industrial sales team, you sell automation solutions and provide technical support in automation and robotics. You work closely with logistics, marketing, and purchasing, use the CRM for structured customer care, and ensure efficient handling of inquiries, orders, and complaints. In short: you are responsible for sustainable growth and first-class service in Industrial Automation.

Qualifications

Your Profile

You have a degree in electrical engineering or an apprenticeship as an automation technician EFZ with commercial training. You bring experience in industrial sales, ideally with a focus on automation or logistics solutions, and are familiar with sales pipeline management as well as leading employees based on modern sales KPIs. Very good German and English skills are expected; French skills are a plus. 

Additional Information

Our Offer

In addition to an independent and varied role, you can expect a collegial environment, a friendly team, and attractive employment conditions, including certified pay equity. The offered benefits include at least 25 vacation days, very good social benefits, individual development opportunities, and much more. Are you interested in this exciting new role and meet our requirements? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

We want to fill this position directly, without the support of recruitment consultants.

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