Regional Manager – Construction Division

The Berner Group

Regional Sales Manager leading 17 field sales representatives for BERNER, a Swiss multichannel distributor serving construction and automotive trades. Driving revenue, profitability, and customer growth across Suisse Romande.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNeuchâtel • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in field sales, with a focus on training, coaching, and achieving sales targets. Proficient in analyzing market trends and implementing strategic measures to enhance customer acquisition and retention.

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Field Sales ExperienceTeam ManagementFluent GermanNegotiation SkillsKPI Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sales Target AchievementMarket Trend AnalysisStrategic PlanningCommercial Measures ImplementationTraining Organization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsResults-Oriented MindsetCoaching Ability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial or Trade Vocational Training

Industry Keywords

Mobility SectorCustomer RetentionField VisitsSales ActivitiesKey Client Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Management and coaching of a team of 17 field sales representatives
Training of new team members and organization of training sessions and exercises
Regular accompaniment on field visits, follow-up meetings and target setting
Ensuring achievement of revenue, sales and profitability targets
Implementation of strategic commercial measures and analysis of relevant KPIs
Planning and execution of targeted sales activities
Regular communication with management and other departments
Ensuring transparent information flow within the team and across hierarchical levels
Supporting the team during demanding commercial negotiations or key client meetings
Analyzing market trends and competitor activities, identifying potentials and developing measures to acquire and retain customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial or trade vocational training
Several years of field sales experience, ideally with knowledge of the mobility sector
Initial experience in management
Fluent spoken and written German
Proficiency with common IT tools such as MS Office
Good communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
High availability and results-oriented mindset
Please state salary expectations and earliest possible start date in your application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation including a fixed salary and performance bonuses
Company car (also available for private use)
State-of-the-art digital work equipment
Attractive social benefits
Career opportunities within a leading distribution company
Flat hierarchy and a modern, collegial working environment
Values and stability of a family-owned company
A role with varied responsibilities within a successful European company