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Overview
Oxyle is an award‑winning Swiss clean‑tech startup founded in 2020 to solve one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. Our mission is to restore and protect our bodies of water from PFAS, down to the last drop. We design complete treatment systems by integrating our core technology with tailored approaches to ensure optimal performance.
Opportunity
We are seeking a highly driven Senior Sales Manager, experienced in technical sales within the water treatment industry, excited about joining Oxyle’s startup journey and driving sustainable, profitable growth for the company.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a robust sales strategy aligned with company’s growth objectives. Identify new prospects and partners, engage with strategic leads, lead negotiations and close high‑value deals.
* Own and manage the sales pipelines, ensuring disciplined forecasting, CRM accuracy and actionable reporting to the CCO and the leadership team.
* Translate complex technical PFAS customer challenges into clear, customized propositions and draft proposals in collaboration with the tech team for customer success and profitable growth.
* Build and nurture long‑term relationships with key players, industry associations, regulators and opinion leaders.
* Represent Oxyle at industry events, conferences and trade shows as a credible ambassador for our mission and technology.
* Stay current on water industry standards, competitor landscape and emerging technologies.
* Develop strategic lighthouse customers as long‑term references for Oxyle’s impact.
* Build overtime a high‑performing sales team, mentor team members, develop sales playbooks, for scalable growth.
* Leverage customer feedback and market insights to guide the product roadmap, identify growth opportunities and suggest innovations.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with Tech, Marketing and Operations teams to align messaging, refine product‑market fit, and deliver compelling and profitable solutions.
Requirements
* 8+ years of technical sales experience in water treatment industry.
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemicals engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.
* Proven track record in consultative technical sales and closing complex B2B deals in the water treatment industry.
* Familiarity with long‑cycle solution sales and tender‑based procurement.
* Strong network in industrial, waste and wastewater treatment sectors.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
* Experience in building and managing sales team in a fast‑growing company.
* Fluent (C1 OR C2) in English and German (French is a plus).
* Have a Swiss working permit or be eligible to work in Switzerland.
Benefits
* 25 days paid holidays and Winter Recharger.
* Generous retirement plan.
* Participation in Oxyle’s Employee Stock Option Plan.
* Public transport subsidies.
* Flexible and trust‑based working hours with the option of working from home when needed.
* Opportunity to scale the sales function from the ground up under an experienced CCO.
* Team events and team‑building activities throughout the year.
* Entrepreneurial company with a non‑hierarchical mindset.
* A passionate and international team where you can move the needle to create a sustainable impact.
* An open and welcoming culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and your individuality and input are always considered.
* Modern, well‑equipped office spaces designed to support both collaboration and focus.
* Opportunity to help you develop valuable soft skills.
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