Business Development & Sales Manager driving growth for CREATEQ's software solutions in Switzerland and Europe. Building client relationships and managing sales strategies.
Responsibilities
Acquire new clients (new logos) in Switzerland and in the European market
Build and manage a healthy, predictable sales pipeline using multi-channel outreach
Systematically activate your existing network into long-term, paying client relationships
Leverage your contacts and industry presence to open doors and build trust
Lead discovery conversations with C-level and senior decision-makers (CIO, CTO, Business Owners, Head of Digital, Product Owners, Head of Engineering)
Position CREATEQ’s software engineering expertise onsite and nearshoring model (Swiss account leadership, architects and analysts + European delivery) clearly and credibly
Shape proposals, commercial models and contracts together with delivery leadership
Negotiate and close long-term software engineering engagements (projects, modernization, operations, dedicated teams, staff augmentation)
Collaborate with marketing on positioning, campaigns, case studies and market presence
Represent CREATEQ externally with confidence and professionalism
Feed market insights back into strategy, offerings and positioning
Requirements
Proven track record in B2B business development and sales in custom software industry
Strong understanding of software engineering, architectures, and service delivery models
Experience selling professional services, software engineering and nearshore / offshore distributed delivery models
Ability to independently open doors, qualify opportunities and close deals
Strong commercial judgement and structured sales approach
Comfortable working without a large sales team, but closely aligned with delivery and marketing
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
Fluent in German and English
Based in Greater Zurich Area
Willingness to travel across target markets
Benefits
High-impact role with direct influence on the company’s growth
Clear focus on new business with strong delivery backing
Entrepreneurial environment with short decision paths
Competitive compensation with performance-based upside
Hybrid working model 40/60 (office in Pfäffikon SZ, next to the train station)
Strong collaboration with nearshore delivery centres and partners across Europe
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