Head of Distribution Europe (Reps) 100%
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
Swan Analytische Instrumente AGSwan is an international SME situated in Zurich Oberland, which develops and produces high-quality measuring instruments for the online water analysis. We employ 350 people at 14 locations worldwide and are known for our high quality in a wide range of industries such as semiconductor, pool water, drinking water and municipal wastewater, power generation, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.We are looking forTo strengthen our international sales team, we are looking for a dedicated, communicative, and travel-enthusiastic individual. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, supporting, developing, and managing our distributors across Europe. You will ensure a targeted and growth-oriented sales approach through our partners, oversee and support the implementation of our sales strategy, and work closely with the Group CSO and other Heads of Distribution.We offer attractive tasksActive and direct support of the sales teams of our European distributors, primarily in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, the Baltic States, and countries of the former Yugoslavia; final allocation depending on experience and language skillsImplementation of the distributor strategy developed by group and team leadershipDetailed definition of sales targets per distributor/country and regular monitoring of progressIdentification of further market potential and strategic alignment with distribution partnersSupport of local sales teams in price negotiations with key customers, major projects, or framework agreementsSales-relevant use of the ERP system (IFS), including CRMRegular reporting and market feedback to defined stakeholdersProposing sales promotion measures and supporting their implementationParticipation in sales events organized by the Swan Group and by EU distributorsWhy we want youSeveral years of experience in international sales or business development, ideally in a technical environmentStrong technical affinity and enthusiasm for customer engagement and market developmentIndependent work ethic and effective time management within defined deadlinesExcellent command of German and English (C2 level); additional European languages are an advantageWillingness to travel within Europe approx. 40–60% of the time
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