The ROSTA Group is a leading manufacturer of torsional rubber spring systems with subsidiaries in six countries and around 40 sales partners around the world. A wide variety of industries benefit from ROSTA components since 1944.

For the implementation of the Group’s global growth strategy, we are looking for a new

Area Sales Manager 80-100% (m/f)

Your responsibilities & possibilities:

Working from our headquarters in Switzerland or subsidiaries in Italy or Germany

  • Consistently grow and shape the assigned market areas
  • Implement and adjust the global sales strategy to country specifications
  • Support and develop existing and new (distribution) partners and build brand awareness with OEMs, Key Accounts and End-users
  • Provide competent, solution-oriented advice, training and support for customers and local representatives or partners
  • Attend trade shows and conferences to promote our products and services
  • Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats
  • Development of new business areas and applications with customers
  • Initiation of (digital) marketing activities to acquire new customers & develop new sales channels

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in international sales, preferably in the mechanical and engineering industry
  • Experience with different sales channels, especially through distribution partners, as well as direct sales in different market segments
  • Strong business acumen, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Initiative-driven, flexible personality with a goal-oriented and independent way of working
  • Excellent language skills in English (oral and writing) is required, additional languages are a plus
  • International willingness to travel of approx. 50%

What you can expect:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Very interesting, dynamic and fulfilling role in a truly global environment with the spirit of a healthy mid-size company and plenty of room for development
  • An inspired team around the world – truly living the spirit of (global) team-work
  • State of the art and well advanced, efficient working environment regarding processes and digitalization
  • Flexible working hours (annual working time model)
  • 25 to 30 days holiday and additional "bridge days" – depending on your location

If you are an ambitious sales professional with a passion for the mechanical and engineering industry and a proven track record of driving results, we encourage you to submit your application today!

Send your complete application documents, including your desired starting date and salary expectations electronically to:

Corinne Schatzmann, Human Resources, hmnrsrcsrstcm