Business Development Manager Composite, Europe

in Zurich, Switzerland

About Distran

Who we are

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power, and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

the Distran team at work

Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager Composite, Europe job

About the role

This role offers a sales professional interested in the application of innovative technology the opportunity to influence and grow the development of the Composite European marketing and sales strategy and implementation for Europe at Distran. The role covers the direct sales management for composite industries and will work directly with the Head of Sales, the Europe Territory Manager and marketing and customer training teams.

  • Assess market potential in Europe and develop a structured approach, including operational plans to address the composite market and align with the company's management
  • Manage the subscription business model for customers in Europe
  • Open, develop and retain relationships with key accounts in composite industries
  • Engage in prospecting, perform in-person presentations and on-site demos, help facilitate RFPs, and close accounts
  • Keep up to date with competition in the sales area and prepare market analysis
  • Generate regular progress reports for upper management
  • Evaluate, organize and attend conferences and exhibitions in the industry

    • Requirements for the Business Development Manager Composite, Europe job

    Your profile

  • Bsc or MSc in Engineering (Technical/Instrumentation/Mechanical) or similar, with further education in sales and marketing preferred
  • Sales professional with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in an SMB or start-up selling NDT equipment or similar instrumentation, or software
  • Knowledge of composite inspections and ultrasonic inspection methods is a plus
  • Ability to approach different client levels, able to build relationships and to develop trust in negotiations
  • Self-starter, autonomous
  • Fluent in English (verbal and writing), other European languages are a plus
  • Good computer skills, familiarity with CRM platforms
  • Legal right to work in travel in EFTA / EU countries. Willingness to travel in Europe (at least 50%).
  • Driving license

    • What we offer

    Bringing a groundbreaking product from a nice technology to a market best seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company, and on your professional growth.

    Since the establishment of our offices, our employees in Zurich are also enjoying:

    • A flexible work environment with remote working days
    • Competitive compensation package
    • A central location in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood of Zürich
    • Engaging events with our small team, sponsored by us

    Want to join? Please submit your application here.

    Note to agencies

    Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.

    Offer added/modified on Feb. 15, 2023