Business Developer (Injection Moulding & Plastics) 100% (a)

About the job

At Flex, people from diverse backgrounds are welcome. Our employees feel comfortable with us because we live our values: We support each other in our endeavour to find a better way, we work quickly, disciplined and purposefully, and we always do the right thing. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your professional development and join our goal – to create great products that add value and improve people’s lives.

To support our exceptional teams that develop great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking for a Business Developer (a) (Injection Moulding & Plastics) at Flex Hägglingen / AG.

In the role of Technical Sales Manager, you report directly to the Head of Sales & Programme Management and are independently responsible for building and further developing strategic customer relationships. Your focus is on sustainable business expansion as well as acquiring new business in the European market.

A typical day looks like this:

• Independent acquisition of new customers in the medical and pharmaceutical industry using existing networks and business relationships in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France and Italy, especially in the high-volume plastics business;
• Active business development and relationship management to support existing design and commercial programmes;
• Leading negotiations on new opportunities/offers, development and commercial supply contracts, as well as supporting Swiss-specific sites in business/commercial matters;
• Analysing business strategies, future product plans and expansion activities of customers to deploy Flex resources profitably accordingly;
• Developing and promoting new strategic relationships with key customers in Europe;
• Presenting innovative business strategies to management, executives and key customers, as well as networking in the international corporate environment

 The experiences that enrich our team:

• Completed engineering, natural sciences or business studies with experience in toolmaking/plastics injection moulding/automation;
• Self-motivated sales personality with assertiveness and the ability to develop new business areas, expand existing business and win new customers & orders – including cold calling;
• Independent and structured working style, as well as a high level of commitment and closing strength, strong team player in a matrix organisation;
• Perseverance in a dynamic, fast-changing environment;
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills in German and English, French would be a plus, as well as any other European language is advantageous;
• Advantageous: An existing network with customers in the field of high-volume medical plastic products;
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Willingness to travel Europe-wide ~20%, as well as a driving licence.

Here are a few examples of what we offer you:

• Opportunity to use your network & talent profitably;
• Detailed onboarding;
• Professional and modern working environment;
• At least 25 days holiday;
• E-charging stations and free parking;
• Access to personal and professional development;
• A competitive salary package;
• Collaboration with a great team.

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Austria and you may therefore be called from an international number (+36...).