Business Development Manager (Switzerland)

Location: Switzerland (Remote/Home office)

As Business Development Manager for Switzerland you will play a key part in coordination with the local and international Sales, Business Development and Marketing organizations, key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

To form close relationships with end users, consultants and specifiers in the IP Video Security Channel to promote the Hanwha brand, and to increase sales and demand for Hanwha security products.

To achieve set objectives relating to all relevant sales and product quantity mix. This will involve the strategic and active analysis of market opportunities, as well as the ability to influence decision makers and ensuring sales growth.

Strategic planning – Both short- and medium-term sales planning will be required on a regular basis following sales workshops, and liaising with the Hanwha Product Management team to share market information. This is to ensure the correct positioning of Hanwha products in the market. Recommendations on marketing plans and new/revised strategic direction will be discussed with the Country Manager.

Areas of responsibility will include:

End user consultations

Consultants and specifiers

Liaising with major System integrators at senior level

Existing customer audit analysis

Product and market segmentation, positioning and targeting

Input of ideas towards marketing plans for new product launches and customer events

Focus on product/channel/customer margin

Accuracy of forecasting

Achievement of all budgets and targets

Requirements

A proven track record in a business development or sales role, achieving sales in a demanding environment.

Extensive experience of CCTV and associated technologies, in particular presenting relevant solutions to end users and consultants/specifiers

Must have a knowledge of the market, main channels and potential customers within the electronic security market.

Good understanding of new technologies, especially network video systems and their topology.

Business or Technical Degree Level Education would be advantageous

PC Literate – Intermediate & Advanced ‘Microsoft Office’ skills to include Excel

A desire to make a positive impact on the market and brand recognition

Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and good clear judgement

Ability to demonstrate motivation of teams to achieve targets

A team player – demonstrate success in team situations

Logical and well organised with exceptional attention to detail v Displays a pro‑active approach and is a ‘solution finder’

Self motivated and able to work under own initiative

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

German, English and French Language essential, other European languages desirable

Clean Driving License

Performance Measurement
Business Development Managers performance is measured based on:

Project Order intake in the assigned vertical and regional markets

Average Project Order Size in the assigned vertical and regional markets

Contribution to the overall performance of their regional business

What We Offer

A highly visible role with real responsibility and room to make an impact

The opportunity to actively shape and grow our business in Switzerland

An international, professional and collaborative working environment

A company culture that values initiative, teamwork and long‑term success

Company car

Modern equipment for mobile working and home office

Participation in internal events, sales meetings, kick‑offs and regional or European team gatherings

Access to training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth

Access to a well‑being portal and employee support offers

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