Account Executive – Managed Services & Cloud
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Account Executive acquiring B2B customers for Axians Switzerland’s Managed Services, Cloud, and IT Outsourcing solutions. Managing complex sales from opportunity through contract closure.
Responsibilities:
- Own the sales process from the initial opportunity through successful contract closure
- Identify and acquire new customers while developing sustainable business relationships
- Build relationships with decision-makers and C-level stakeholders, positioning yourself as a strategic IT partner
- Identify business and IT requirements and develop compelling solutions in collaboration with Presales and subject-matter experts
- Manage complex sales processes from initial contact through proposal and negotiation to contract closure
- Systematically develop the sales pipeline and take responsibility for opportunities and sales targets
- Leverage your network, partners, events, and relevant communities to develop new business opportunities
- Provide market and customer feedback while working closely with Portfolio, Marketing, and Delivery
Requirements:
- Several years of experience in B2B IT sales, ideally in Managed Services, Cloud, or IT Outsourcing
- Proven experience in new business acquisition and closing complex IT deals
- Access to decision-makers and the ability to build C-level relationships
- An entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for actively developing a market
- Understanding of Managed Services and modern Cloud and IT operating models
- Ability to translate complex customer requirements into compelling business solutions
- Persistence, initiative, and a strong focus on closing
- Excellent German and English skills
- Hunter mentality: actively develop opportunities rather than wait for them
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours with a 40-hour workweek and part-time options
- Location-independent working, with the option to work from home or remotely within Switzerland
- 25 days of annual leave (27 days from age 40 and 30 days from age 50)
- 13 paid public holidays and the option to take additional unpaid leave
- 100% salary continuation during three weeks of paternity leave or 16 weeks of maternity leave
- State-of-the-art hardware and a paid mobile phone plan, including a contribution toward a smartphone
- Above-average pension fund benefits, with employer contributions of 60% and employee contributions of 40%
- Private supplementary accident insurance
- Free charging for your electric vehicle at the Gerlafingen and Aarau locations
- Discounted access to fitness and physiotherapy center services
- Brands for employees and benefits at work
- Wellbeing@Work, including Mario Kart racing, a quiet room, table football, aperitifs, and team events


















