Jürg Hügli

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Bettlach, Solothurn, Switzerland

About

I am an experienced international Technical Sales Manager with global experience in technical sales for the machine tool industry. My expertise covers technical sales at customer site, machine tool shows or technical events, detailed product training for sales engineers and implementing of actions to increase sales. - Focus on selling high end machine tools - Strong language skills in German, English and Portuguese - Global experience in technical sales and customer support - Living and working in the USA for 8.5 years - Excellent customer handling with focus on his needs and understanding of cultural differences - High level of dedication and passion

Experience

  • Area Sales Manager Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Benelux at J. Schneeberger Maschinen AG
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Managing all the sales activities in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Belgium / Netherlands / Luxemburg Acquisition of new customers as well as managing and expanding existing customer relationships Establishing the annual sales budget together with local dealers Visiting customers in asseigned sales territory Preparing and conducting sales trainings for the local sales force Analizing sales performance and implement measures to increase sales Preparing and conducting technical events such as machine acceptance or machine demonstrations together with customers Creating marketing material, especially short application videos and blog posts

  • Technical Sales Manager Americas & Eastern / Western Europe at GF Machining Solutions
    Sep 2016 - Jul 2024 · 7 yrs 11 mos

    Mikron Agie Charmilles is now GF Machining Solutions Managing the technical sales activities for the sales companies in USA, Canada, Mexico, Brasil, Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia Preparation and conducting of technical events internally and externally Visits at sales companies, customers and trade Shows Conducting sales Training to our sales staff at sales companies and dealers Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas

  • Senior Technical Sales Manager at Gleason Corporation
    Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for the sales support to sales companies and dealers Key account manager for the Volkswagen Group world wide Responsible for the organization + preparation of test cuts, factory acceptance and customer events Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas

  • Mikron Agie Charmilles AG (Nidau, Berne, Switzerland)
    • Technical Sales Manager Americas
      Jun 2011 - Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Managing the technical sales activities for the sales companies in USA / Canada / Mexico / Brasil / Argentina Preparation and conducting of technical events internally and externally Visits at sales companies, customers and trade Shows Head of technical special projects Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas

    • Head of service unit SMP (Self Made Products)
      Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Head of the diagnostic Team with 5 diagnostic engineers Customer visits worldwide

    • Diagnostic engineer / Instructor customer service
      Jun 2002 - Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for internal and external service training worldwide Writing of technical documentation used for training and diagnostics Attending telephone service hotline

  • Head of mechanical assembly at Steeger USA
    Jan 2000 - Apr 2002 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for the mechanical assembly of fine wire braiding machines Responsible for the purchase of all required materials to build the machines Scheduling, training and recruting of the assembly crew