Our client Carlo Salvi, a traditional Swiss company specializing and leading in metalforming machinery, is seeking a Technical Sales Lead for the local business unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, sales-oriented professional who is a confident decision-maker with a strong ability to drive growth and manage day-to-day operations.
As the Technical Sales Lead you have a deep understanding of technical sales and service operations in the machinery sector, particularly in metalforming, and will be focused on increasing profitability while ensuring the team thrives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and manage strong relationships with customers in the metalforming machinery sector
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities (machine sales, aftermarket services, agency agreements)
- Negotiate effectively with customers
- Implement and manage after-sales projects, ensuring proper maintenance and service of customer assets
- Oversee daily business operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer technical issues related to metalforming machinery
- Develop a growth strategy and set business goals
- Lead the development of the company's commercial strategy, directing sales initiatives and projects
- Manage recruitment, training, and development of employees
- Regularly evaluate and enhance operational and financial performance
- Provide regular reports to upper management on business performance
About you:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred, but equivalent business experience will also be considered.
- Significant hands-on experience with cold heading machines (including single die, 2 die 3, 2 die 4, and multi-station transfer machines) is essential. Familiarity with thread rolling processes, such as flat die, planetary, circular 2-die, and 3-die methods, as well as secondary operations like trimming, turning, tapping, and pointing, is required
- Prior experience as a Commercial or Service Manager in the forging and/or fastener industry. Ability to lead and manage complex projects with medium to long-term timelines, demonstrating strong leadership and project management capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and build relationships
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with an analytical mindset
Sounds like you?
Apply today in the strictest of confidence.