International Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) Austria, Switzerland and Italy

International Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) Austria, Switzerland and Italy

In this role, you will take ownership of a strategically important sales region and have the opportunity to shape SWISSPACER’s sustainable, profitable growth across Austria, Switzerland and Italy. You will build trusted relationships with direct customers, prospects and key accounts, identify new opportunities and bring commercial and technical expertise together to create real customer value.

• Shape the growth of your sales region and actively develop new business across Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with direct customers, prospects and key accounts.
• Turn market potential into measurable success by delivering sales, volume, margin and profitability targets.
• Lead customer negotiations, track performance and take the initiative when adjustments are needed.
• Collaborate with expert teams to deliver strong customer support, successful product launches and technical initiatives.
• Use CRM and market insights to manage opportunities, report effectively and ensure reliable payment follow-up.
• Be visible in the market and represent the company through customer visits, trade fairs and business reviews.

Is this job for you ?

You enjoy combining customer proximity, technical understanding and commercial responsibility. You bring proven B2B sales experience and strong knowledge of the glass processing industry, including insulating glass units and customer value drivers in Austria, Switzerland and/or Italy. You have successfully managed customers and key accounts, negotiated agreements, developed new business and steered sales performance, pricing, margins and profitability. You will thrive in this role if you are

• Enjoy turning market insights and commercial strategy into clear territory and customer plans.
• Work confidently with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI and Office 365 and manage opportunities in a structured way.
• Communicate clearly, build strong relationships and make technical and commercial topics easy to understand.
• Value collaboration with colleagues in Sales, Customer Service, Technical Service, Marketing, Operations and Quality.
• Take initiative, focus on results and work independently while staying close to your customers.
• Are comfortable travelling extensively across Austria, Switzerland and Italy to stay close to the market.
• Are fluent in Italian and German and communicate confidently in business English; French is an advantage.

A team ready to welcome you

The Saint-Gobain team embraces diversity, innovation and collaboration . In an environment that values different perspectives, our teams work on sustainable solutions for building and living - with a particular focus on energy efficiency and environmental protection. Continuous training and development opportunities promote the personal and professional fulfilment of our employees.

Listening, sharing, caring, solidarity, trust and respect for differences form the core of our corporate culture.

Steps to join us

Saint-Gobain is looking for authentic talents (m/f/d)! After an initial review of the application documents, an informal telephone or online interview takes place. Applicants can demonstrate their skills and ability to work in a team. The personal interview on site provides an insight into the company. Authenticity is key here - we don't just want to get to know the skills, but also the personality behind the CV. This is how we ensure that you not only fit in with the job, but also with our team and our culture.

Join us and let's build a brighter future together!

Note: Our recruitment process may vary depending on position & location

A little more about us

Welcome to Saint-Gobain

"MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME" - That is our goal! With our diverse brand portfolio, we are an innovation leader in the design of materials and solutions for construction and industry. As a global top employer with around 160,000 employees in 75+ countries, we focus on sustainability and top performance.

Ready to join the journey?

To make sure nothing is forgotten

We value diversity and welcome all online applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Every individual story is important to us!

Benefits in joining us

• Flexibility - home office and remote working, hybrid working models, work-life balance and various flextime models
• Versatility -working in an international group that is at the same time characterised by a very entrepreneurial attitude
• Health and safety - health measures, fitness offers, company doctor and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Assist) for mental well-being as well as an employee assistance fund
• Personal development and perspectives - tailored to your personal career, personal personnel development programmes, own e-learning platform, access to the Saint-Gobain Academy
• Benefits - employee share programme, company pension scheme, access to the discount tool; corporate benefits, JobRad, childcare facilities and much more.
• We promote diversity - the promotion of women in management positions is a particular concern of ours.
• Sustainability orientation in accordance with our purpose "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".