VP Marketing

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Why us ?

• 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

If you are an experienced Leader with a passion for driving business success and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Only CV in English needed.