Head of Sales Operations

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Flamatt (CH) or Penang (MY) site as a

Head of Sales Operations

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What you will do:

• Build and lead a high-performing global Sales Operations team supporting capital equipment, spares, upgrades, and service activities
• Oversee global order management and quote-to-collect processes, ensuring compliance with contracts, company policies, export controls, and trade regulations
• Own Sales Operations data governance, including pricing, customer master data, product configuration, and overall data quality
• Improve forecasting, bookings and backlog visibility, shipment prioritization, and customer communication on delivery commitments
• Drive cross-functional process improvements and performance reporting in collaboration with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Field Service

What you bring:  

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Customer Service, or Supply Chain, ideally in semiconductor or capital equipment
• Strong expertise in quote-to-collect, order execution, bookings, backlog, shipment planning, and revenue dependencies
• Advanced systems knowledge; SAP S/4HANA experience is highly desirable, along with strong Excel skills
• 5+ years of leadership experience in global or matrixed teams; German language skills are a significant advantage

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Profit from on-site perks such as discounted meals, free fruit, and support for health initiatives like "bike to work”
• Benefit from tax-free fringe benefits via Swibeco.ch, employee discounts (e.g. brack.ch, CC Aligro, SIXT), mobility perks including fleet discounts, free parking and e-charging stations for cars and bikes
   

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet AG 
Herrengasse 10
3175 Flamatt
Switzerland
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