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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

General Summary

The Sales Leader will be responsible for leading VAT’s Sales and Marketing activities for a key customer account, focusing on business growth and achieving annual sales targets. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage the account team, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with VAT’s broader strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
As Sales Leader, your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and manage the account team to achieve annual sales budgets and business growth objectives.
• Create and maintain a motivated and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure the team is equipped with appropriate personnel, skills, and training to support internal and external customer needs effectively.
• Provide regular reporting to supervisors and ensure timely communication across the team and stakeholders.
• Implement and support company-wide sales strategies.
• Represent the Sales & Marketing function in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives.
• Promote effective communication and information sharing within the team and across departments.
• Oversee the resolution of customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Drive continuous improvement in sales and marketing processes and standard work.
• Ensure all team activities are aligned with the goals of the Sales & Marketing function, business units, and the broader organization.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven leadership experience in B2B sales environments.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese; business-level English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and face-to-face communication skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments.
• Experience in B2B sales, preferably within technical industries.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight weekly and occasionally overseas.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business software.
• Ability to remain objective, calm, and effective under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the semiconductor, FPD, vacuum, or electronic industries.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and capability development.
• Experience promoting technical subsystems or capital equipment.
• Over five years of relevant sales experience.
• Ability to integrate technical knowledge with marketing and business strategies.

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, which contributes to innovation, enhances customer orientation, and improves employee satisfaction. One step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgment of our commitment to ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.