Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 300,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours.
Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions.
The role
To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in Switzerland, we are looking for our first Account Executive / Business Development Manager based in Zurich. Joining our Field Sales team alongside your DACH teammates, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals.
As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly, overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the Swiss market.
Compensation package: 50% base salary; 50% performance-based variable.
Why Ideals?
* High trust from sales peers: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals.
* Growth opportunity: Accelerate your growth with a bootstrapped SaaS that's scaled 4x revenue (5x more projected in the next 5 years) with our flagship VDR product.
* Proven track record: Be part of an established org with over 17 years in the VDR business, 30% + YoY revenue growth, powering 10%+ of global M&A activity.
What you will do
* Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers throughout Switzerland
* Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
* Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic Swiss accounts and constantly developing new opportunities
* Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for Switzerland
* Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals' visibility
* Deliver compelling product presentations to clients
* Structure, negotiate, and close deals
* Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
* Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
* Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue
What you bring
* 2 – 5 years of demonstrable success in direct sales or business development within the B2B or professional services sector
* Experience in high-velocity sales environments and effectively engaging with decision-makers
* A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing high-value deals
* Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery
* C1 proficiency in English and C2 in German
Nice to have
* SaaS, financial, fintech, or information security industries background
* University degree
* Fluency in an additional language
Our assessment process
* Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 mins)
* Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
* Role Play with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
* Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
What we offer
We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential.
For your best work
* Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
* Home workplace budget
* Co-working expense coverage
* Individual IT budget for extra equipment
* Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
For your growth
* Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
* Investment in external learning and development activities
* Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
* Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
* Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
* Internal talent mobility opportunities
For your well-being
* Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health
* Funding for sports competitions
* 25 business days of annual leave
* Paid health-related time-off
Extra perks
* Budget for team gatherings
* Generous internal referral program
Our culture
Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities.
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Ideals is an equal opportunity employer
Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.
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