Regional Commercial Excellence Manager

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.