As a globally active Swiss privately-owned company with around 850 employees across Europe, the US, and Asia, we develop high-precision silicone keypads and advanced HMI solutions for leading international customers across a wide range of industries.
Our solutions deliver unique sensory user experiences by combining functionality, design, and engineering excellence. Driven by entrepreneurial spirit, customer focus, and a passion for innovation, we continue to expand our global footprint.
To further strengthen and grow our international business, we are looking for a strategic, hands-on, and commercially driven leader as:
Regional Sales Leader EU
As Regional Sales Leader EU (Teamleiter Verkauf EU), you will lead and execute Sateco’s sales and business development across Europe. In this leadership role, you will combine business development with hands-on customer engagement, develop key customer relationships, and support the growth of Sateco's business within the global automotive industry.
Reporting directly to the CSO, you will lead a small sales team and play a key role in building a proactive, performance-driven sales organization focused on sustainable growth and long-term customer success.
Job Location: Preferably based in the DACH-Region with regular travel.
Date of entry: By mutual agreement
Why you are the perfect fit
You are a hands-on sales professional with proven experience developing customer relationships, winning new business, and supporting sales teams in an international automotive environment. With your strong leadership personality, you have the ability to challenge, inspire, and develop high-performing sales teams while maintaining a high level of accountability and assertiveness. You champion customer centricity and offer extensive experience negotiating long-term customer agreements and developing key account relationships. Driven by an international mindset, you are fluent in English and genuinely enjoy traveling.
Your Challenges
Sales Leadership & Business Development
- Execute the regional sales strategy aligned with global business objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small sales team.
- Deliver regional sales, customer growth and new business targets. Drive customer penetration and lead complex commercial negotiations with key accounts.
- Coordinate global account management activities closely with teams in Asia and US.
- Support growth in targeted market segments and secure early engagement on global OEM platforms.
Commercial Excellence
- Manage pricing strategies in highly competitive and volatile market environments.
- Drive sales excellence through KPI-based steering and Salesforce transparency.
- Ensure disciplined pipeline, RFQ, and quotation management.
Your Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in B2B sales within a Tier 2 component environment
- Experience in leading sales personnel
- Strong track record in winning and developing OEM/Tier 1 business
- Deep understanding of RFQ processes, pricing structures, and long sales cycles
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English and good knowledge of German
- Willingness to travel frequently within Europe
Your Benefits
- Sales leadership role with direct business impact.
- Direct impact on regional sales growth and customer development.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Close collaboration with global teams and international customers.
- Opportunity to develop and support a successful sales team.
- Attractive leadership position within an innovative automotive supplier.
- Extensive exposure to international markets and decision-makers.
Join Our Team
Become part of our team and actively shape the future of Sateco. If you are a passionate sales leader with a strong background and a drive to grow international business, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please send your comprehensive application documents (including a motivation letter) in English. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gabi Nussbaumer, HR Administrator, at +41 41 525 25 74.