Area Sales Manager
Publication date:
14 February 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Paudex
Job summary
Join Flyability, a pioneering Swiss drone company in a dynamic startup! Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities to impact lives.
Tasks
- Generate revenue in assigned territories and close new sales opportunities.
- Develop long-term relationships with customers and partners.
- Manage a network of channel partners and conduct presentations.
Skills
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience; Italian native and fluent in English.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to travel frequently.
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Do you want to dive into the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment?
At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 100 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.
To complete our creative and dynamic team, we are seeking a:
Area Sales Manager (100%)
Starting date: as soon as possible
Your role:
As an Area Sales Manager, your mission will be to generate revenue in your assigned territories. Your core activities will consist of identifying and closing new sales opportunities, as well as creating long-term and trusting relationships with existing customers and partners.
You will be part of a highly performing, highly demanding Sales Team and report to the Sales Director for EMEA.
What you will own:
- Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up; outbound campaigns and events
- Work to educate the customers with the objective to close deals
- Own the sales objectives and growth strategy in your assigned territory
- Manage and develop a network of channel partners
- Generate revenue with the new and existing customers, with the emphasis on working directly with corporate clients
- When and where possible, travel to customers for proof of concept, presentations, and trade shows
Your profile:
- At least 3 years of experience in B2B sales at an international level
- Italian native speaker; fluent English; any other language will be considered as an asset
- Comfortable and able to travel to various parts of Europe
- Comfortable traveling up to 50% the time
- Experience in working with both distributors and end-customers
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Good interpersonal skills, able to work flexibly and collaboratively on a wide range of tasks
- Experience in the sales of hardware product is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
Perks & Benefits You'll Love:
- Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus all public holidays to recharge and explore
- Stay secure with comprehensive accident insurance covering medical treatments and hospitalization
- Work your way with flexible schedules and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
- Boost your well-being with discounts on gym memberships and sports events
- Access exclusive benefits through Swibeco, our platform that offers discounts and rewards at a wide range of retailers and services
- Connect with your team at exciting events like our ski weekend, summer barbecue, and after-work gatherings
- … and so much more! Apply now to discover all we have to offer
Flyability is a young Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.
Ready to join?
We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply —regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.