Senior Business Development Executive, Switzerland
Learnlight, Switzerland
Job Description
Our Organisation
Learnlight is an EdTech company that provides language, intercultural and soft skills training to leading companies and organizations around the world. We deliver blended virtual, blended face-to-face, and digital solutions to 100,000+ learners in 1500+ clients across 150+ countries. We specialize in the digital transformation of learning programs and the empowerment of talent to excel in an increasingly complex global environment.
Your Opportunity
Title: Senior Business Development Executive, Switzerland
Reports to: Head of Sales, DACH
Location: Work remotely from home with the ability to travel within the territory as required
Contract: Permanent amp; full-time
In this exciting new opportunity, the Senior Business Development Executive, Switzerland is responsible for new business acquisition and delivering sales targets to achieve our business growth objectives. In this B2B focused role, you are accountable for market research, sourcing leads, identifying new clients, meeting and pitching to decision-makers, and securing new business deals across our portfolio of training products (online, blended or face-to-face) specifically geared towards the Swiss market.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities in Switzerland
- Cross-sell and up-sell solutions to our B2B customers
- Generating appointments and activities that lead to sales opportunities
- Establish and expand business relationships (C-level, HR Development, etc.)
- Manage tenders, process inquiries, and provide personalized customer solutions
- Reach and exceed individual sales targets monthly
- Manage the CRM system (MS- Dynamics)
Requirements
Our Successful Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Development professional with the ability to understand the needs and goals of prospects and build strong relationships with clients through a consultative approach. You will demonstrate a process-oriented, agile approach as products and sales strategies evolve, along with knowledge of dynamics in the Swiss market.
This role is suited to a highly motivated, ambitious and results-driven self-starter with established experience in a direct sales role, preferably within EdTech, SaaS or training. We are looking for proven B2B sales achievements, working across digital, virtual and software deals.
This role requires the ability to communicate fluently in German and English, and additional language skills are an advantage. A Bachelor's or equivalent university degree would also be an advantage.
Benefits
Our Culture
People-Powered Culture: We have a flat, modern, meritocratic culture that values enthusiasm,?initiative, and commitment above all else.
Flexible Working:?Learnlight?is a fully distributed virtual business with staff in 30+ countries and offices in 9 European cities.
Competitive Remuneration:?We offer market-matching competitive salaries.
Learning amp; Development:?Personalized?language and soft skills training;?ongoing professional development talks and masterclasses; frequent coaching?and constructive feedback.
Diversity amp; Inclusion:?Learnlight?fosters an open, positive, and diverse community that welcomes talent regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation,?age, or disability.
Community Events: We offer a range of social events including Virtual Drinks, Book Club,?Tea Time, and in-person departmental and All Company meetups.
Your Application
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