Overview
Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d' appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Descriptif mission
Today, we all find ourselves in a contradiction: the world is changing at an incredible speed and at the same time the need for safety is deeply rooted in each of us regardless of where we live. It's good that there are forces that provide more security and stability in a changing world. As Safran Vectronix, we support these forces in their mission and make it our own: Dedicated to providing solutions to raise mission intelligence and mission safety, we are recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art optronic equipment for military, systems, and sensors for military and civil applications. With 100 years of Swiss tradition and excellence we serve customers in more than 90 countries. We bring our company values to life, and see Empowerment, Walk the Talk, Customer Focus, Team and Agility as the foundation of our daily work. If you share the same vision as us, we look forward to receiving your application for: Regional Sales Manager Ultisense Drive Growth in a Strategic Defense Market The business-to-business market is a cornerstone of the European defense sector, as partnerships, supply chains, and technology collaborations between companies drive innovation, ensure strategic autonomy and strengthen competitiveness in a rapidly evolving security environment. This position will cover the sales of multi-sensor electro-optics modules for the industrial defense market (B2B) in Canada, Central, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. The introduction of SAFRAN products, the intensification of SAFRAN's recognition and the anticipation of partnerships with international players in the region are supposed to bolster the growth prospects of SAFRAN. For this challenge, we are looking for a motivated and ambitioned sales manager based in Switzerland but ready to travel to the region frequently.
Responsibilities
* YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING KEY ACTIVITIES: Secure orders from industrial customers
* Promote the SAFRAN Ultisense product portfolio
* Continue developing the markets and key accounts
* Identify and build relationships with key customers
* Conduct trainings and product demonstrations
* Understand and develop customer requirements
* Manage and negotiate contracts
* Develop marketing strategies to address the different markets appropriately and to boost SAFRAN's brand recognition
* Participate in important exhibitions and conferences
* Support, evaluate, develop and improve industrial partnerships
Ideal profile / Qualifications
* The ideal candidate is very familiar with the defense market in Europe and is well networked with the defense industry
* You think strategically with a proven record of defense contracting and selling high tech industrial goods
* You are capable of switching between different stakeholders in the complex buyer structures
* You have a technical background, you like to dive into technical and commercial negotiations (sensors, electronics, software)
* You have excellent communication & negotiation skills as well as intercultural awareness in dealing with our customers and partners
* You are preferably an engineer with complementary education in sales management and marketing with min. 5 years of relevant experience
* Knowledge in trade and contract law is considered advantageous
* You are a team player who understands to embark SAFRAN Vectronix' departments and the international SAFRAN group collective
* Fluency in English is mandatory while German and French and any other language skill would be beneficial
* You are willing to travel and you consider staying in the region for an extended period
* Plain sailing: Your home base will be in Heerbrugg, Switzerland
More information about our company: career.safran-vectronix.com Please contact: Patrick Drach, Director Sales and Marketing, he will be pleased to provide further information regarding the tasks and responsibilities of the position on +41 71 726 7324 or +41 79 423 17 16. We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
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