PpAt VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT. /ppJoining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported. /ppbBusiness Unit: /b Global Sales Marketingbr/bReports to: /b Senior Vice President Global Sales /ph3Your Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the Europe RoW commercial organization across multiple countries and business units /liliOwn regional business performance, including revenue growth, forecasting, budgeting, and operational business reviews /liliDrive profitable growth across Semiconductor, Advanced Industrial Vacuum (ADV), and Global Service business areas /liliBuild and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers and partners /liliAct as an executive escalation point and trusted customer interface for key accounts /liliTranslate global business unit strategies into effective regional go-to-market execution plans /liliDrive pipeline quality, field activity, customer engagement, and commercial KPI discipline across the organization /liliStrengthen market coverage models, territory segmentation, and customer prioritization strategies /liliPartner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Service, Operations, IT, Sales Operations, and Business Units /liliIdentify opportunities to improve business efficiency, digitalization, and operational effectiveness /liliSupport the development of new commercial and service business models to accelerate growth /liliDevelop and strengthen leadership capabilities and succession pipelines within the regional organization /liliFoster a collaborative, pragmatic, and high-performance culture within an international matrix environment /liliLead through influence, alignment, and accountability rather than hierarchy alone /liliStay close to customers and teams across the region through regular field engagement and international collaboration /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3ulli10+ years of leadership experience within semiconductor, vacuum technology, or comparable high-tech industrial environments /liliProven experience leading regional commercial organizations with multi-country responsibility /liliStrong understanding of the semiconductor and/or vacuum technology ecosystem in Europe /liliExperience managing strategic OEM or key account customer relationships at executive level /liliDemonstrated ownership of regional business performance, including forecasting, financial reviews, and operational management /liliStrong commercial leadership capability combined with strategic business thinking /liliExperience working successfully within global matrix organizations /liliCollaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and stakeholders /liliStrong coaching and talent development mindset /liliEntrepreneurial and hands-on mentality with the ability to drive execution pragmatically /liliComfortable balancing strategic topics with operational business management /liliExperience driving commercial excellence, process improvements, or business transformation initiatives /liliTechnically credible with the ability to engage confidently in customer and engineering discussions /liliStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and organizational levels /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3ulliInternational travel required (~30%) /liliMain business focus: Europe, with selected distributor/channel markets globally /li /ulh3Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities /h3pWe believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr