Technical Sales Representative (M/F/N)

To support the development of our client in French-speaking Switzerland, I am looking for a technical sales representative capable of assisting clients, identifying new growth opportunities, and actively contributing to the development of their business in the Swiss market.

Our client is a recognised player in the field of industrial coatings and high value-added technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• You ensure commercial development and full management of a client portfolio in French-speaking Switzerland.
• You support your clients with a service-oriented approach and build lasting trust-based relationships.
• You develop existing markets and identify new business opportunities in line with the company’s strategy.
• You actively prospect new clients and participate in expanding our market presence.
• You analyse market trends and propose concrete actions to strengthen our positioning.
• You identify opportunities for innovation and improvement regarding products, services, and processes.
• You organise, prepare, and conduct technical training sessions for clients and partners.
• You carry out various reports, statistics, and administrative tasks related to your activity.
• You primarily work in the field (French-speaking Switzerland) and from home office, with travel to German-speaking Switzerland.

Candidate Profile

• You have a technical education, ideally in painting, industrial lacquering, or a similar field.
• You have a successful initial experience in a commercial role.
• You possess knowledge of liquid coatings, industrial paints, or lacquering systems.
• You demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• You enjoy dynamic environments and are motivated by continuous development, innovation, and challenges.
• You actively contribute to a culture of collaboration, trust, and constructive feedback.
• You are recognised for your autonomy, reliability, perseverance, and initiative.
• You have a perfect command of French (C1) and a good level of German (B1), both spoken and written.
• Ideally, you have a good knowledge of English (B1).

Conditions and Benefits

Our client offers you:

• a market development challenge
• a stable structure
• a company car