Area Sales Manager Switzerland (m/f/x) at ELA Container
1,400 employees in 24 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family‑run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for an Area Sales Manager (m/f/x) for Southern Tirol in Switzerland. ELA Container is rapidly growing. Italy and Austria, two of our newest markets, are under development and we are looking for assets that can contribute to our journey here. Depending on qualifications and experience, a salary starting at CHF 60,000 gross per year plus performance related bonus payment is offered based on a 40h week.
Responsibilities
* Sales and rental of modular solutions
* Acquisition of new clients
* Single point of contact – own the relationship from enquiry to the end of project
* Support incl. technical advice for the existing customer base in Switzerland
* Conducting price negotiations
* Sales research
* Support further development of the sales strategy for Switzerland
Qualifications
* Successfully completed commercial training as industrial clerk, office management assistant, wholesale and foreign trade clerk (m/f/x) or a comparable qualification
* Professional experience in sales (e.g. as Area Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager) of an industrial, construction or modular company. Experience within rental modular room solutions are desired, but not mandatory
* Professional experience in public affairs and procurement is desired, but not mandatory
* Experience in actively approaching customers/cold calling as well as experience in business-to-business sales
* High customer orientation as well as independent and solution-oriented way of working
* Interest in technical systems and strong negotiation skills are a prerequisite
* Assertiveness and initiative as well as skills in communication and networking plus social skills
* Business fluent in German and English, basics in French
Benefits
* Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime
* Company phone, company laptop, and other technical equipment for remote work and private use
* Business mobile phone (iPhone) for private use
* Flexible working conditions in field service – able to work from home when not at client locations
* Diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction, and opportunities to incorporate own ideas
* Initial training: extensive onboarding program at headquarters in Haren (Ems)
* Company vehicle for both work and private use
* Permanent employment contract
* Postgraduate training: support for personal development with tailored options
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