Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Economics, Financial Operations, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Strategy, Order Management, Organizational Development/Management, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Reporting Dashboards, Sales, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Certification, Transaction Processing/Management
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Commercial Excellence Expert to lead and support initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability of our sales organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional sales processes, organizational optimization, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of delivering cost-saving projects. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- This role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Analyze and optimize end-to-end sales processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Lead process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Operations, IT) to implement best practices and standardize activities.
- Develop and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards to track progress and impact of commercial excellence initiatives.
- Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities across sales operations, including pricing, order management, customer service, and CRM usage.
- Support change management and training efforts to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.
- Drive organizational design improvements to align roles, responsibilities, and workflows with strategic goals.
- Act as a strategic partner to sales leadership in shaping commercial strategy and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial excellence, sales operations, or process improvement roles.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver measurable results.
- Experience in a sales-driven organization with a focus on transactional activities is highly preferred.
What we offer you
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
- Annual Bonus Program
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
- 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
- Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.