About this role
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.