Head of Sales International
Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:24 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join SGV AG as Head of International Sales, offering a unique role. Embrace a vibrant work culture and excellent work-life balance.
Tasks
- Lead the Sales International department with two team members.
- Acquire and manage individual, group, and business clients.
- Plan budgets and coordinate all sales activities effectively.
Skills
- Commercial training with further education in tourism or marketing.
- Proven sales experience in tourism with a strong network.
- Excellent German and English skills, additional languages a plus.
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| 80% - 100% |
We are looking for a sales-oriented personality as Head of Sales International, 80-100%, starting April 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Your area of responsibility
- Operational management of the Sales International department with two employees as well as sales representatives in the markets
- Acquisition and support of individual, group, and business customers
- Budget planning and coordination of all sales activities
- Planning and execution of sales activities domestically and abroad
- Management of sales channels with tour operators, hotels, and online travel agencies
- Organization and accompaniment of study and media trips
- Close cooperation with the departments Marketing, Sales Cruise Shipping as well as Tariffs & Billing in the areas of product management, marketing, and billing
- Collaboration and coordination with partner organizations
- Independent management of additional projects within the scope of sales activities
Requirements profile
- Commercial training with further education in tourism, marketing, and/or sales
- Sales and/or field service experience in tourism
- Diverse network in tourism
- Leadership experience in a small team
- Very good and confident German language skills
- Very good English skills required, additional language skills are an advantage
- Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style
- Winning charisma, resilient as well as confident in negotiation with assertiveness
- Travel activity approx. 20–30%, willingness to work evenings and weekends
I do work in the office, but privately I am often on the most beautiful lake in the world. Working at SGV allows me a good work-life balance and even after many years it still gives me great joy to contribute daily together with my great colleagues to our unique tourism region.
Patricia, Sales Cruise Shipping
Patricia, Sales Cruise Shipping
SGV AG
SGV AG offers a unique working environment on Lake Lucerne. Our employees are the heart of our company and we actively promote their development. We rely on personal responsibility, team spirit, and quality to offer our customers a unique experience. A wide range of activities - whether on board or on land - opens up diverse career opportunities. Become part of SGV AG and help us create unforgettable moments on the lake.
SGV AG offers a unique working environment on Lake Lucerne. Our employees are the heart of our company and we actively promote their development. We rely on personal responsibility, team spirit, and quality to offer our customers a unique experience. A wide range of activities - whether on board or on land - opens up diverse career opportunities. Become part of SGV AG and help us create unforgettable moments on the lake.
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Contact details:
Human Resources Department
+41 41 367 66 44
jobs@sgvholding.ch
Contact details:
Human Resources Department
+41 41 367 66 44
jobs@sgvholding.ch
