Country Sales Manager

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BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.Lead sales teams (SSG, ADV, GSE) and develop strategy for business growth. Drive overall business sales activitiesPrincipal Accountabilities

• Strategic leadership and coordination of a cross functional team of sales, engineers, service technicians, customer service, product management and finance including aligning team resources and structure in order to effectively execute global sales strategy.
• Demonstrated experienced driving a corporate sales strategy through a globally matrixed team across multiple functions.
• Direct management of team including annual reviews, personal development and objective setting in line with corporate objectives.
• Develop strategic growth plans aimed at increasing market share and driving strategically important corporate objectives.
• Prepare monthly sales forecasts for presentation to VAT management.
• Establish relationship with executives of key accounts.

Formal Education & Knowledge

• 4-year technical degree, Master’s degree, MBA preferred or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience managing a global account for a publicly traded company preferred
• Proven negotiation skills at C-level.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment, work under pressure and adapt to demands of a changing environment.
• Must be highly proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Dynamics CRM, Office applications, WebEx and Powerpoint.
• Vacuum Technology and system architecture knowledge required.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication skills, creativity enthusiasm and a positive can do approach required

Experience Required

• Experienced in equipment business of SEMI and vacuum industries.
• Working experience in an international group
• Strong track record in business development and achieving sales targets.
• Ability to communicate culturally adapted within China and Switzerland
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organisation
• Manage annual and quarterly sales forecasts

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.