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Sécheron SA · 1 day ago

Area Sales Manager West Coast USA & Canada

Nevada, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sécheron SA is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment with over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage. They are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager for the West Coast of the USA and Canada to lead sales activities for DC & AC electrical equipment in various industry sectors, while expanding their product footprint and collaborating with multiple departments.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Drive local sales activities with promotion, offer preparation, and acquisition actions

Present and defense of offers in front of customers and potential partners

Act as Key Account Manager for major clients

Execute sales strategies and secure achievement of targets

Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to take corresponding actions and adjust were required sales strategy

Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, and Business Development

Contribute to product and service evolution through market feedback

Qualification

International sales experienceTechnical degree in engineeringElectrical equipmentTechnical acumenProject management skillsOther languagesNative EnglishCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Proven experience (approx. 5-8 years) in international sales in electrical equipment manufacturing or industrial B2B environments, with complex technical products

Excellent track record in sales growth

Native English

Technical degree in electrical engineering or in power electronics, ideally combined with additional commercial education

Strong knowledge of at least one of the following industry sectors: high voltage, medium voltage, railway traction systems, power transmission & distribution, renewable energy and e-mobility

Strong technical acumen and ability to engage with cross-functional teams

Natural team motivator with a proactive, opportunity-driven mindset

Comfortable with frequent travel (Up to 80% of the time) and direct client engagement

Outstanding communication, presentation and communication skills

Ability to develop convincing communication strategies based on technical rationale

Excellent project management, organizational and problem-solving skills

Interest and ability to understand DC & AC power systems and corresponding product needs

Preferred

Any other languages are a plus

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels.

You'll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

International stable and growing group with strong foundations

Company which is in all markets among the top 3 market players

Top notch innovative and resilient products

Global impact and management of globally spread professionals

Possibility to create a real impact, take initiative and work on new sectors and products

Technically challenging