Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager DACH in Widnau The ErgoSwiss AG, with its headquarters in Widnau (Switzerland), is a leading international SME in the development and manufacture of hydraulic and electrical height adjustment systems. Since its founding in 1999, the company has grown continuously – from 9 Mio. CHF in annual sales in 2020 to 18 Mio. CHF in 2025. With over 55 employees, more than 1,500 customers, and a presence in over 25 countries, ErgoSwiss stands for quality, reliability, and customized solutions. The mission is clear: to bring ergonomics and health to workplaces around the world. Due to a retirement at the end of the year, we are now looking for a qualified successor in sales. We can call you! Your tasks This position is for people who love personal customer contact and work on their area with passion. You are mainly on site with your customers – this is the core of this role. • Market development: You actively acquire new customers and develop your sales area in Switzerland (including Western Switzerland), Austria, and Bavaria in a targeted manner. • Customer care: You care for and develop existing customers in a partnership-based and personal manner – the direct visit on site is your most important instrument. • Consulting: You understand how to present technical and complex applications in a clear and convincing manner. You take the time to understand the customer's situation and find the right solution. • Project management: You create offers and consistently track them until completion. • Representation: You participate in sales projects, product launches, and campaigns, and represent ErgoSwiss at trade fairs (approx. 1–2 per year). Your profile You are not a beginner and not a job hopper. You have gained experience in field sales, know how sales really work – and you are now looking for a position where you can stay long-term. • Experience: You bring solid experience in field sales, ideally in the area of technical and complex products (e.g., plant engineering, workplace design, lean management, or similar). • Place of residence: You live in the Widnau, Rhine Valley, Vorarlberg, or Allgäu area – or are willing to move there. Proximity to the company headquarters is important for this role. • Languages: Business-fluent German (C2 / native language) and very good French skills (at least B2) for working in Western Switzerland. English skills are an advantage. • Personality: You are self-initiative, customer-oriented, and have an entrepreneurial flair. You like to take responsibility and take things into your own hands. • Way of working: Independent, structured, reliable – and with genuine pleasure in customer contact on site. High willingness to travel within the area is a matter of course for you. • IT affinity: Secure handling of Microsoft programs and ERP systems (ideally SAP Business ByDesign). We offer At ErgoSwiss, you will find a solid, grown SME with short decision-making paths and a corporate culture in which people know and rely on each other. • Long-term perspective: A stable sales position in a growing company – for people who do not want to change constantly, but are looking for a real home in their job. • Independence: You design your area yourself and have the freedom that experienced salespeople need. • Company car: An attractive company car is also available for private use. • Solid benefits: At least 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, 100% salary continuation in case of illness or accident (3 months), free parking, as well as employee events and gifts. • Environment: A dynamic, international team with an open and goal-oriented corporate culture.