Head of Development & Sales Unit (80-100%)
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Location
- Sion
- First posted
• June 30, 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Sion
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HYDRO Exploitation SA is a leading service provider primarily active in the operation and maintenance of electrical power generation facilities. Under one roof, we bring together all the specific skills of our trade, from maintenance personnel to engineering.
We operate a portfolio of facilities comprising more than 40 hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of around 22% of the Swiss hydroelectric portfolio (25% with pumping). Together, these facilities produce nearly 16% of Swiss hydroelectric energy.
Thanks to our unique expertise, we offer high-value-added services that meet the varied needs of our clients, as well as the most demanding quality standards. Our service portfolio is aimed at electrical companies, public authorities, transport companies, and industries. We are primarily active in Switzerland and occasionally intervene abroad.
Head of Development & Sales Unit (80-100%)#
Place of work: Sion
Your mission:##
You are responsible for managing and developing the Development & Sales unit of HYDRO Exploitation. In this capacity, you structure and develop a portfolio of products and services in the company's technical fields, integrating a product management logic.
You actively contribute to the ambition of growing the activity in the medium term, by coordinating sales and administrative support activities.
Your responsibilities:##
• Manage and develop the unit composed of specialized sales staff and back-office collaborators
• Define and execute the commercial strategy in collaboration with Management
• Define, structure, and develop the portfolio of products and services in line with HYDRO Exploitation's expertise (mechanical, electrical, civil and geodetic engineering, automation, revision workshops)
• Implement a product management approach and ensure economic performance monitoring (KPI), and establish the company's business plan
• Conduct sectoral benchmarks and support the departments in creating specific business plans
• Contribute to the company's strategic positioning on its key markets; develop sales activities and ensure the acquisition of new clients and markets
• Supervise and support the sales team as well as administrative support functions
• Oversee the offer processes, from opportunity identification to contractualization and after-sales service
Your skills:##
• Higher education (EPF/HES/university) in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, civil engineering) or equivalent, ideally complemented by management training
• Proven experience (min. 5 years) in an industrial or technical services environment
• Experience in commercial development and/or product management, with result responsibility
• Proven leadership and experience in managing interdisciplinary teams
• Strong customer focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to structure a growing activity
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Native language French or German with good knowledge of the other language; English is an asset
We offer attractive working conditions and a pleasant atmosphere, supported by company values. In a stimulating environment, you have the opportunity to contribute to the operation and development of HYDRO.
If this challenge interests you, please send us your complete application dossier (motivation letter, CV, diplomas, certificates) via our online portal. Deadline: July 15. For more information, the HR team is at your disposal: Write an email
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