Sales Professional

SUMMIT RECRUITMENT AG seeks a Mid-level Sales Professional in Zürich to drive European market strategy within the electric automated technology sector.

This position centers on the electric automated technology industry, with a primary mandate to craft and implement a pragmatic market strategy across Europe. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between technical engineering teams and end-users, ensuring that customer insights directly influence product development while closing complex B2B deals.

Responsibilities

• Pinpoint key industries and clients in the electric automated technology space that have unmet needs.
• Create and carry out a results-driven market strategy for the European region.
• Oversee the entire sales cycle, from initial contact through to final agreement.
• Establish genuine connections with both technical engineers and executive decision-makers.
• Partner with engineering and product departments to design solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Channel structured feedback from clients into the product development lifecycle.
• Utilize CRM systems to monitor pipeline health, track KPIs, and report on market learnings.
• Demonstrate agility and initiative by quickly adapting to changing market conditions.

Requirements

• A university degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related discipline.
• Between three and five years of professional experience in technical B2B sales with a history of success.
• Fluent proficiency in English.
• Flexibility to travel and work across various European locations as needed.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in the German language.

About the company

The organization looks for individuals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, characterized by a proactive, self-starting attitude and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset who are proactive and self-starting.
• Valuing a hands-on approach to business challenges.