Sales Manager – Northern Europe

To lead our sales team, we are looking for a motivated and committed individual who is ready to shape the future with us – starting immediately or by mutual agreement. 

J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG develops and manufactures state-of-the-art CNC grinding machines with integrated robotics for the production and regrinding of cutting tools, as well as for the manufacturing of various precision parts. 

As an internationally active family-owned company, we are represented in all major markets through our own sales and service subsidiaries or qualified partners. Our customers include companies from tool manufacturing, the automotive industry and its suppliers, general mechanical engineering, aerospace, energy technology, and precision contract manufacturing. 

Your Responsibilities 

Sales of high-value capital equipment 

• Acquisition of new customers as well as maintenance and expansion of existing business relationships 

• Active management of the entire sales process – from project acquisition and feasibility studies to quotations, order intake, and project supervision (FAT, SAT) 

• Maintenance and development of the customer database 

• Active participation in international trade fairs and sales events to promote the company and generate leads 

Sales Leadership 

• Development and implementation of sales strategies to achieve revenue targets 

• Leadership, motivation, and development of the regional sales teams 

• Preparation of sales and budget planning as well as regular reporting to the executive management 

• Contribution to the digital transformation of sales activities and customer communication across all locations (CRM) 

Sales Territory

• Direct sales: Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Benelux 

• Sales through representatives: UK, Nordic countries, Baltic states, Eastern Europe 

General Responsibilities 

• Providing market feedback to optimize the product portfolio 

• Close collaboration with departments such as application engineering, service, production, and finance 

Your Profile

• Completed technical education (e.g., mechanical engineering, automation, or similar) 

• At least 10 years of professional experience in sales, preferably in an industrial environment 

• Proven track record in leading and developing sales teams 

• Strong negotiation and closingskills 

• Analytical mindset and strategic thinking abilities 

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally 

• Excellent command of English, German, and French (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage 

What we offer 

• A varied, responsible, and independent position in a family-owned company with short decision-making paths 

• An innovative international working environment with cutting-edge technology 

• Attractive employment conditions in accordance with the collective labour agreement 

 Place of work 

• Your base is inLuxembourg, Alsace, or southwestern Germany.  

• Youareemployedbytheheadquarters in Switzerland. 

• Yourworkincludes frequent traveling (avg. 4 days per week) withinyourentiresalesterritoryaswellasvisitstoheadquarters in Switzerland. 

At J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG, we value the diversity of our employees and promote equal opportunities at all levels. Equal treatment and mutual respect are core principles of our corporate culture. 

Applicants who apply directly to us are particularly welcome. 

Are you an open-minded, resilient, and humorous personality with a strong customer focus, eager to make an impact in the field of mechanical engineering? 
Then we look forward to getting to know you!