RUAG Space is part of the international RUAG group which is active in the fields of Aerospace and Defence and employs more than 9,000 employees worldwide. We are Europe's largest, independent supplier to the aerospace industry. In Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Germany and in the USA we develop, produce and test subsystems and components for Space applications. Heritage, flexibility and outstanding reliability make RUAG Space the partner of choice for producers of satellites and the launch services industry all over the world.Apply nowOur Product Unit Structures is looking for a Global Manager Sales with a technical background and a high enthusiasm for the Space Industry to drive RUAG’s growth in EU and USA. For this role we expect a dedicated ability to build relationships, strategic orientation and an excellent stakeholder management. The manager sales will work with all primes and frequent travelling is expected (homebase: Zürich).
Your responsibilities
Define and realize of growth strategy and sales targets
Plan and manage order intake, mid-range plan, prospects and sales pipeline
Identify and follow emerging markets and market shifts and derive related Product Unit sales strategies
Develop and increase existing customer base, build-up and maintain trusting, long-lasting customer relationships
Interaction and reporting of sales activities with sales managers of other Product Units and Product Group Marketing & Sales responsible
Manage and support bid process and preparation of proposals according to the defined authority matrix
Provide related reporting and KPIs to internal stakeholders
Define and establish future pricing models for standard products / product portfolio
Manage the sales budget of the Product Unit
Your profile
Master degree in mechanical engineering or business administration
8-10 years of experience in similar position with proven track record
Proven knowledge of the space market and solid personal network in the industry
Outstanding ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
Highly flexible, resilient and reliable team player with confident communication skills to all levels
Experience in preparation and implementation of sales strategies
