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)
Role Play with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
Unrivaled recognition
We’re proud to be celebrated by our customers and teammates
G2 Market Leader
Based on 600+ reviews
4.7 out of 5
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Reach globally with a team celebrated by your sales peers
You’ll enjoy the right blend of support and autonomy to help you reach your full potential, anywhere in the world
Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
Home workplace budget
Co-working expense coverage
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