Service Sales Manager (m/w/d)

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Location: The role may be based at any of our Otis offices within Switzerland. See the list of our branches here: Otis Schweiz

Objectives of this role 

• Achieve company objectives (share of segment, orders/margin growth) by analyzing market and trends, deploying and implementing sales strategies

• Functional leadership of the entire Service Sales Organization of Switzerland in alignment and close collaboration with Operating Territory Leader 

• Implement Sales strategy and drive Sales Excellence programs (sales tactics, sales tools, skills, trainings) to establish an effective and efficient sales organization meeting company sales objectives and priorities. 

• Support Hiring process to select best in class Sales Representatives 

• Train, motivate, coach, advise and develop an effective team of Sales Representatives

• Monitor and manage performance based on KPIs in collaboration with the Regional Managers and Operating Territory Leader

Responsibilities 

• Execution of the Swiss sales business plan based on an informed assessment of the market, competition and Otis opportunities. 

• Create and execute the annual sales plan 

• Collect, maintain and analyse market data (incl. analyses of losses) and develop actions plans accordingly 

• Define, establish and ensure proper sales pipeline and FC review cadence on all levels (Sales rep, Operating Territory Leader, Regional Manager). 

• Manage Pipeline activities proactively, conduct monthly forecast process, work on ongoing improvement of pipeline quality and forecast accuracy. 

• Manage the sales team including goals setting, performance evaluation, compensation program and employee development. 

• Meet with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships that address their needs 

• Identify knowledge gaps within the team and develop plans for filling them 

• Develop, communicate, evaluate and track IC scheme and monthly or quarterly sales contests to animate the sales force. 

• Promote a culture that reflects the organization's values and encourages good performance and rewards productivity 

• Plan personal participation in negotiations with the agreement of and consistent with the experience of the salesperson. 

• Enforce all company procedures governing the selling process. Regularly audit the sales force for compliance and take corrective actions as necessary. 

• Take responsibility in rolling-out corporate sales tools. 

• Represent local sales entity in international sales meetings. 

Profile 

• Ideally a minimum of 8 years of experience in progressively responsible roles in a sales-dedicated capacity 

• Proven track record of delivering against sales targets, hitting profitability goals and demonstrating an ability to grow sales over multiple years 

• Strong analytical and persuasive presentation skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management 

• Hands-on mentality, flexibility, resilience personality 

• Willingness to travel across Switzerland 

• Fluent in English and in French or German. Knowledge of the other language is an asset

• Strong project management capabilities 

• Experience in selling industrial products and working in a cross matrix organization are considered as a plus 

Disclaimer  - The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. 

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