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Job ID R-520079 Date posted 06/17/2025

Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you’ll help us share our innovative solutions with more clinics, physicians, pharmacies and medical entities which will in turn benefit the health and well-being of people and patients all over the nation. It’s an exciting, challenging and rewarding role, but you’ll be working from a place of strength thanks to our trusted name, and the belief in our products that you’ll quickly develop. Here, you’ll be channeling all your sales skills and experience into one singular goal: advancing the world of health™. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.

  • Job Type:
    Full-Time
  • Job Level:
    Entry to Senior
  • Travel:
    Varies
  • Salary:
    Competitive
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Responsibilities

Job Description Summary

As a Sales Representative, you report to the Sales Manager for Austria & Switzerland and you are responsible for the proactive sales of BDI products in the fields of hernia care and hemostasis.

Job Description

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, committed to advancing the world of health™. From development and engineering to manufacturing and marketing our billions of products each year, we work together every day to build a sustainably strong healthcare system.

Why Work With Us?

A career at BD means learning from and working alongside inspiring leaders and team members who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented, and respectful work culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape BD’s development while creating lasting value.

We’re looking for people who can see the bigger picture and understand that behind everything we do are real people and real lives.

We look forward to welcoming creative and dedicated employees who will help us reimagine and sustainably shape the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll find a culture where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Together, we can advance healthcare.

Let’s shape what’s possible – together!

Your Responsibilities in Detail:

  • Manage the Western Switzerland sales territory

  • Provide proactive customer support and acquire new clients on-site and in the OR

  • Execute engaging sales campaigns, trainings, and impactful customer presentations

  • Daily support for users in the operating room

  • Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and opinion leaders in the market

  • Implement tailored, profit-driven sales strategies focused on sales excellence

  • Analyze the market and competitors to stay one step ahead

  • Maximize revenue and market share through effective sales initiatives

  • Be responsible for outstanding sales results and achieving sales goals

About You:

  • Completed studies in a medical/scientific field or equivalent clinical qualification/training (e.g., nursing, surgical nursing), sales experience is a plus

  • Knowledge of the Swiss healthcare market as well as anatomy & physiology

  • Fluent in French, very good English skills, and proficient in MS Office and CRM systems

  • Highly empathetic networker with a confident presence, results-driven, communicates well at all levels, and brings a strong hands-on mentality

  • Self-initiative, independent, quality-conscious, and reliable working style

  • Driver’s license (Category B)

  • Willingness to travel, mainly within the territory, but also to trade fairs and congresses in Switzerland and Europe

  • Ideally located in the greater Lausanne area

What We Offer You:

A career at BD means learning from and working alongside inspiring leaders and team members who are passionate and committed to an inclusive, growth-oriented, and appreciative culture. You’ll have the opportunity to shape BD’s development while creating lasting value.

We are looking for creative and motivated individuals who will help us sustainably reimagine the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll find a culture where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Attractive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system, company pension scheme, and other social benefits

  • Secure job with long-term prospects, development opportunities, career planning through various life phases, and a healthy work-life balance

  • Stock program (after 6 months)

  • Health insurance subsidy

  • Private accident insurance

  • Company car

  • Home office and garage subsidy, iPhone, iPad & more

Interested? Click "Apply".

BD is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, gender, belief, national origin, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition, or disability.

To learn more about BD, visit: https://bd.com/careers

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Primary Work Location

CHE Allschwil – Binningerstrasse

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. 

The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

95.600,00 CHF - 162.500,00 CHF CHF Annual
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  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Goal-oriented
  • Persuasive
  • Results-driven
  • Self-starter

Advancing the world of health™

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health™ by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.

I’m proud to work at BDI Surgery and BD because the work we do every day optimizes surgical outcomes and enhances patients’ lives.


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VP Sales & Commercial Excellence

Every day we focus on bringing innovative solutions to patients living with diabetes. The patient is at the heart of everything we do.


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VP Marketing and Commercial Excellence

Getting our customers the right information on time so they can focus on their science and diagnostics needs is why I come to work every day.


Jaime Humara
Vice President Global Marketing

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