Vice President Industrial Products

Leister Technologies AG, based in central Switzerland, is a leading supplier of premium products for process heating and plastics processing. As part of the globally active Leister Group, it has been on a growth trajectory for decades. Over 900 employees in 8 countries and 130 sales partners ensure a global presence. The Leister Group is committed to improving quality of life with innovative products.

To strengthen our Business Lines for industrial hot-air appliances, infrared radiators and laser systems at Leister Technologies AG, we are looking for a project-orientated and implementation-oriented person with a high level of personal responsibility.

Your Tasks

• Member of the Leister Technologies AG Executive Board: As part of the Executive Board, you will make a significant contribution to the strategic direction and further development of the company.
• Industrial Applications: Responsibility for the management and further development of the Industrial Applications division in order to strengthen and expand our market position.
• Responsible for innovation and technology leadership: Ensuring innovation and technology leadership through continuous market and trend analyses as well as the implementation of a customer-oriented project offering.
• Identification of scalable products and applications: Working closely with the market organisations to identify and develop scalable products and applications and to open up new market segments.
• Customer value: Development of strategies and solutions that offer high customer added value and contribute to increasing customer satisfaction.
• Maximise gross profit: Implementing measures to maximise gross margin through efficient use of resources and cost optimisation.
• Forward-looking talent development and employee development: Proactively promoting and developing talent within the organisation to ensure long-term success and continuity.
• Understanding of plant engineering, mechanical engineering and holistic solutions: Applying your extensive knowledge of plant engineering, mechanical engineering and holistic solutions to support business goals and strategies.

Your Profile

• Completed studies at a university, ETH, university of applied sciences or comparable qualification in a technical field.
• Active involvement and commitment in relevant industry and sector networks to keep your finger on the pulse and make valuable contacts.
• Several years of experience in business development, product management or in the management of development projects as well as active involvement in relevant innovation networks.
• Proven experience in working with customers and sales organisations to develop and successfully implement customised solutions.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to understand and implement customer needs and requirements.
• Enthusiasm for new technologies, especially in the field of digital and artificial intelligence (AI), and the ability to integrate these into innovative solutions.
• Microsoft Office skills: Good user knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to be efficient in your daily work.

What you can Expect

• Exciting job in a market-leading, international company in the canton of Obwalden.
• Varied tasks in an innovative and dynamic technology environment.
• Great creative freedom with regard to innovations and technologies.
• Opportunity to make a successful company even more successful.
• Long-standing and motivated employees who are happy to celebrate the next success with you.
• Support for further training and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Contact

Carina Bausinger works as Manager of Human Resources at Leister AG. In this function as a contact person, she is responsible for recruiting employees. In addition, she is responsible for employee support and development.