On-site
SaaS
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About this role
TasksDrive the sales of industrial 3D printing solutions across France and French-speaking Switzerland and develop the additive manufacturing business together with the local Hoffmann Group field sales teams.Build and maintain strong customer relationships with industrial companies and key decision-makers throughout both markets.Identify new industrial applications for additive manufacturing and support customers in implementing suitable 3D printing solutions.Manage customer inquiries and commercial projects from initial request and quotation through negotiation and successful contract closure.Provide consultative technical sales support together with our engineering team, advising customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and economically optimized solutions.Actively develop new business opportunities, expand our customer base, and establish Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG as a trusted partner for industrial additive manufacturing in France and French-speaking Switzerland.Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of our quotation and ordering platform by bringing in your customer and sales perspective.Represent Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG during customer visits, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and industry events in France, Switzerland, and across Europe.
RequirementsCompleted technical education or apprenticeship combined with professional sales experience, or a commercial background with strong technical expertise and proven experience in additive manufacturing.Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales, account management, or project business, with a proven background in the additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry.Professional experience in the 3D printing industry is essential, ideally gained in the sale of industrial 3D printing equipment (hardware manufacturers, OEMs, or resellers) or within a 3D printing service provider offering additive manufacturing solutions to industrial customers.Solid understanding of
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
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Typical Day — Sales Manager
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Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
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Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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