PulliLead a focused performance and transformation agenda /liliBusiness-fluency in French, German, and English is required /li /ulh3About Our Client /h3pOn behalf of a well‑established international industrial group in the specialty steel sector, we are supporting the search for a Sales Director / Head of a Sales Branch to lead and further develop the company's Swiss stainless steel distribution business. The role combines full PL responsibility, people leadership, and hands‑on commercial execution in a demanding, industrial B2B environment. It is suited for a resilient, pragmatic leader who is willing and able to stretch—personally and through their teams—while operating close to customers and day‑to‑day operations. The position is based in Switzerland, with regular customer visits locally and frequent travel to France and Germany. /ph3Job Description /h3h3Sales Leadership Business Development /h3ulliDefine and execute the bsales strategy /b in line with divisional and group objectives /liliActively manage brevenue growth and profitability /b in a competitive market environment /liliDevelop and maintain bstrategic customer relationships /b, personally involved in key negotiations /liliClosely monitor commercial performance and implement bconcrete action plans /b where required /liliContribute to strategic initiatives in collaboration with a bcentral Program Office /b and group stakeholders /li /ulh3Branch Management Operations /h3ulliOverall responsibility for the bcommercial, logistical, and administrative processes /b of the branch /liliOptimize binventory management and sourcing processes /b in close cooperation with operations /liliEnsure high bservice quality /b, delivery reliability, and fulfilment of customer commitments /liliFull bbudget responsibility /b, including monitoring of KPIs and financial performance /liliEnsure implementation of bgroup health safety standards /b at branch level /li /ulh3Leadership Team Development /h3ulliLead, motivate, and develop an established, experienced sales and administrative team /liliSet clear objectives and bactively manage individual and team performance /b /liliRecruit, onboard, and coach employees as required /liliFoster a bdemanding but supportive culture /b, characterized by accountability, cooperation, and engagement /li /ulh3The Successful Applicant /h3ulliA bhigher education degree /b in engineering, industrial studies, business administration, or a comparable field /liliSolid bindustry experience in steel, metals, or closely related industrial B2B sectors /b /liliProven experience in bsales management and leading a profit centre or business unit /b /liliStrong bleadership track record /b, with the ability to challenge, stretch, and steer both yourself and others /liliA bresilient personality /b, comfortable operating under pressure and in changing market conditions /liliExperience working in a bmatrix organization /b (strong advantage) /liliA bvery hands‑on mindset /b: close to customers, teams, and operational realities /liliAn binternational outlook /b and openness to cross‑border collaboration /liliA career stage that combines benergy, learning agility, and leadership maturity /b – this role is not intended for a late‑career profile /li /ulh3Languages /h3pFluency in French, German, and English is required. /ph3What’s on Offer /h3ulliA senior leadership role with breal operational responsibility and visibility /b /liliHigh degree of autonomy combined with strong group backing /liliA stable industrial environment with long‑term orientation /liliCompetitive compensation, including bfixed and variable components /b, aligned with responsibility and performance /liliThe opportunity to leave a bpersonal footprint /b and further grow into broader responsibilities within an international group /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr