Account Executive – Managed Services, Cloud

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Account Executive winning B2B customers for Axians Switzerland’s managed services, cloud, and IT outsourcing solutions. Building C-level relationships and closing complex IT deals.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the sales process from the initial opportunity through to successful contract signing
  • 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 together with Presales and subject-matter experts
  • Manage complex sales processes from initial contact through proposals and negotiations to contract signing
  • Systematically develop the pipeline and take responsibility for opportunities and sales targets
  • Leverage your network, partners, events, and relevant communities to generate new business opportunities
  • Contribute market and customer feedback and work 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 acquiring new customers and closing complex IT deals
  • Access to decision-makers and the ability to build C-level relationships
  • 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 deals
  • Excellent German and English language skills
  • Hunter mentality: actively develop opportunities rather than waiting for them

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours based on a 40-hour workweek, with part-time options available
  • Location-independent working, including the option to work from home or remotely from 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 3 weeks of paternity leave / 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 electric vehicle charging at the Gerlafingen and Aarau locations
  • Discounted access to fitness and physiotherapy center services
  • Brands for employees & benefits at work
  • Wellbeing@Work with Mario Kart Racing, a silent room, foosball, aperitifs, and team events