Head of Sales

Head of Sales - Capital Equipment Plant Systems | Switzerland

A Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of bespoke Capital Equipment/Bioprocess plant systems for the pharma and biopharma industry is seeking to appoint a Head of Sales - a newly created, standalone leadership position reporting directly to the CEO.

This is a genuinely strategic appointment for a business going through an exciting period of change following a recent acquisition by a global engineering group. You will lead the global sales organisation, take ownership of key European accounts, and shape the commercial strategy and culture of the business going forward.

The Role

• Lead and develop a sales team of front-line and technical sales professionals based in Switzerland

• Take full ownership of the commercial strategy across Europe and the USA, with a focus on rebuilding and expanding the European customer network

• Coordinate with joint sales resources across other European markets within a matrix organisation

• Represent the business at executive level with key accounts and strategic partners

• Bring a proactive, hunter-led commercial approach to a business that has historically operated more reactively

About You

• Minimum 5 years' management or senior commercial leadership experience

• Background in capital equipment sales within upstream, downstream or fill/finish environments, and significant exposure to pharma/biopharma plant or process engineering projects

• A strong, active network of relevant customer contacts across Europe

• Fluency in German and English

• Comfortable in a largely on-site role based in Switzerland, with flexibility for 1-2 days remote per week

• Willing to travel regularly across Europe to visit customers and represent the business

The Package

Base salary CHF 160,000 - 180,000

Uncapped sales bonus

Strong Swiss pension, accident and social security benefits

This is a rare opportunity to take genuine ownership of a commercial function at a pivotal moment for the business, with real autonomy to shape the strategy and team going forward. To discuss further in confidence, please apply within.