Head Of Sales Europe

Founded in 1940, based in Switzerland and family-owned RAHN-Group is renowned for exceptional products and outstanding innovative solutions. We are internationally active on the market with specialty chemicals for Energy Curing, with high-quality active ingredients and special products for the Cosmetic industry. Years of experience, know-how and competent technical support have made us a leading provider in the market. To complete our Energy Curing Division, we are looking for a self-driven team player who is passionate about leadership and business development.

Energy Curing Division

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Sales Europe to lead our sales initiatives across the European and overseas markets in the Energy Curing UV/EB industry. This role is pivotal in driving our sales strategy to achieve significant turnover goals, leading a dedicated sales team, and fostering a culture of success, innovation, and client satisfaction.

• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team, ensuring high performance and development.
• Responsible for sales budget and sales forecast.
• Strategically develop and implement sales and pricing strategies to achieve and surpass sales targets in Europe and overseas markets accordingly.
• Build and keep strong connections with important customers, partners, and stakeholders ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with product management, procurement, regulatory and marketing to align offerings with market and client needs.
• Analyze market trends to identify new opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Engage in customer visits, attend trade fairs and develop industry networks.
• Represent Sales within the Business Unit Management Team and reports into the Commercial Director Energy Curing.

• Proven sales leadership and direct sales experience in Europe, in the UV/Energy Curing or related sectors such as but not limited to ink or coating industries.
• Relevant educational background, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or significant equivalent experience.
• Deep know-how in UV-curable ink, coating, and/or adhesive technologies or related industries.
• Entrepreneurial, self driven, confident, and competent.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with proficiency in English and preferably German.
• Business-savvy, flexible attitude and great with IT tools (Salesforce) and open to fast developing AI solutions.
• Willingness to travel across Europe (approx. 10% of the time), based in Switzerland (ideally Zürich area) or willingness to relocate.

Are you a networker with exceptional communication skills? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy scaling businesses to new heights? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you in a dynamic, and forward-thinking work environment.

Enjoy progressive employment conditions, flexible working hours, and a range of opportunities for both professional and personal development. The position is based in Zurich, and we additionally offer the flexibility to work remotely from home for up to two days per week. If you are excited to drive growth in a role that blends leadership, technical expertise, and business development in the Energy Curing sector, we would be happy to hear from you.

For this position, we do not work with staffing agencies. Profiles submitted by staffing agencies will not be considered.