VP Marketing & Sales
Optotune
- Dietikon, Zurich
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and sales strategies to enhance our brand presence, increase market share and maximize growth and profitability
- Lead and mentor the global marketing and sales team (Switzerland, Slovakia, USA, Taiwan, China) to exceed sales targets and expand our customer base
- Oversee the application engineering team, ensuring they understand the customer needs, deliver exceptional support, and provide innovative solutions
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the marketplace and work with engineering to capture emerging opportunities
- Collaborate with product management and product development teams to align marketing and sales strategies with new product launches
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry partners, and stakeholders, and support in vital contract discussions
- Drive marketing initiatives, including trade shows, social media, email campaigns, and SEO optimization
- Establish and execute optimal organizational structures and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of sales operations
- Prepare and manage the annual marketing and sales budget and ensure accuracy and currency in sales forecasting
- Report to the CEO and board members on marketing and sales performance metrics and strategic plans
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing and sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within high-tech industries; Photonics industry preferred
- Holds a MSc degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; MBA preferred
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and drive high-performing global teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- In-depth knowledge of market research, digital marketing strategies, and sales tactics
- Experience in global sales and a good understanding of international markets
- Strong analytical skills, data-driven thinking and operates with a proactive and pragmatic work approach
- Has a convincing and empathetic personality and a positive mindset
- Ability to travel as required
- Proficiency in English is required, while fluency in German or Chinese would be advantageous
- A competitive salary with ESOP
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Generous vacation policies
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A collaborative and fast-paced work environment
- Start-up flair mixed with SME professionalism
- Flexible working environment & home office
- Respectful and supportive culture with a lot of fun
- We are extremely international and proud of our diversity in every aspect
- Awesome regular company events!