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For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering \"Pure FreudeanWasser\". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality \"Made in Germany\", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.\n\nJob description\n\n>\nDie GROHE Switzerland SA sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Area Sales Manager Kitchen (m/w/d) für den Aussendienst in der Deutschschweiz.\nIn dieser spannenden Rolle verantworten Sie den Aufbau und die aktive Betreuung nachhaltiger Kundenbeziehungen zu Küchenstudios und Tischlereien. 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We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.\nA home for everyone.\nLIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.\n\nCookie Policy\n\n© 2025 LIXIL. 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