Assistant Sales Manager/Sales Manager

As part of a corporate group with 4,000 employees, the company operates globally and is on a strong growth trajectory.

In alignment with our ongoing growth and strategic initiatives, we are recruiting a highly motivated candidate to join us.

In this newly created position, you will be responsible for the international acquisition of new customers, the development of sales and go-to-market strategies, and the internal advancement of corresponding sales processes. Working in close collaboration with the board members, you will actively support the company’s ongoing transformation from a traditional plant manufacturer and "craft-based business" into a globally operating industrial company.

Reporting directly to the Project Sales Director, you will make a key contribution to the future strategic direction of sales, the sustainable acquisition and development of key customers, and the achievement of our ambitious growth targets.

• Resourceful in building, maintaining, and expanding long-term strategic partnerships with companies in the semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, photovoltaic, institutional R & D, and other high-purity applications industries, as well as with general contractors and partners.
• Conduct regular visits to prospective and existing customers, representing the company at trade fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction to foster repeat business.
• Monitor competition, market trends/intelligence and emerging opportunities, analyze specific market potential, including in the growth market of all industries.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to develop and implement a sustainable sales strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal sales processes in collaboration with the Project Sales Director.
• Independently prepare proposals, and manage the complete negotiation process for projects (OEM, Contract Manufacturing, Project Business).
• Oversee revenue budgeting, reporting, and forecasting.
• Active collaboration with management, project, and product development/ management.
• Representing the company effectively to stakeholders and customers.

• Diploma/degree in Business Studies, Mechanical/Electrical/ Chemical or related field.
• Alternatively, technical or commercial training combined with many years of industry and sales experience including a well-established industry network.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in B2B sales for complex solutions or systems, ideally in plant/special machinery construction for semiconductors, electronics, life sciences, photovoltaic, institutional research & development, and other industries.
• Global experience in technical sales of customized, complex solutions with multi-year project cycles.
• A strong network within the OEM environment is an advantage.
• Technological enthusiasm, and strong identification with advanced technical product portfolio, are essential.
• Demonstrated assertiveness, negotiation strength and decision-making skill om competitive, consultancy-intensive environment.
• Strong drive to succeed, dynamic, goal-focused, result-focused, and motivated by winning new business.
• Proven success in proactive customer acquisition and strategic account development in fast-paced environments with technically complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, customer orientation, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on, success-driven attitude
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required due to frequent interaction with Mandarin-speaking vendors, suppliers, contractors and customers.
• Willingness to travel internationally.