The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced enterprise sales professional with a proven track record of acquiring new enterprise customers and closing complex, high-value B2B deals across the Swiss market. The role focuses on driving new business opportunities across the DACH region, with Microsoft Dynamics 365, AI Agentic Solutions, Azure, and Data services as the primary offerings. The successful candidate will build and manage an enterprise sales pipeline, engage C-level stakeholders, lead opportunities from initial prospecting through contract closure, and collaborate with Microsoft and other strategic technology partners to deliver integrated enterprise solutions. Experience selling ERP, CRM, data platforms, or enterprise IT consulting services within a multi-vendor ecosystem will be highly valued.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a pipeline of enterprise prospects across Switzerland, targeting organisations with annual revenues exceeding €300 million.
- Identify, engage, and build relationships with C-level executives, including CIOs, CFOs, COOs, and business-unit leaders, to generate new business opportunities.
- Lead end-to-end enterprise sales cycles, from prospecting and initial discovery through solution positioning, commercial negotiations, and contract closure.
- Drive sales of Microsoft solutions, including Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, AI Agentic Solutions, Azure, and Data services.
- Position complementary enterprise solutions from SAP, ServiceNow, Databricks, and Salesforce based on customer requirements, existing technology landscapes, and integration needs.
- Collaborate with Microsoft Switzerland and strategic technology partners to develop joint go-to-market initiatives, generate leads, and convert co-selling opportunities into closed deals.
- Lead RFP/RFI responses, customer discovery workshops, and solution discussions in collaboration with solution architects and presales teams.
- Own sales targets, pipeline development, pricing discussions, commercial negotiations, and total contract value.
- Work closely with internal presales, marketing, alliance, delivery, and managed services teams to develop compelling proposals and ensure a smooth transition from sales to delivery.
- Maintain relationships with newly acquired customers to identify account expansion, cross-selling, and long-term growth opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Several years of experience in enterprise B2B sales, business development, or technology consulting sales, preferably within ERP, CRM, data platforms, enterprise applications, or IT services.
- Demonstrated success in acquiring new enterprise customers and closing complex, high-value deals involving long sales cycles and multiple decision-makers.
- Established relationships with mid-sized and large enterprises in Switzerland, preferably across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services.
- Strong understanding of the Microsoft partner ecosystem, including partner-led sales, co-selling, and joint go-to-market strategies.
- Experience selling Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, Data, AI solutions, or other enterprise technology platforms.
- Familiarity with SAP, ServiceNow, Databricks, and Salesforce, including experience positioning complementary solutions within multi-vendor enterprise environments.
- Proven ability to manage sales quotas, build a sustainable pipeline, negotiate commercial terms, and deliver against revenue and total contract value targets.
- Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior executives.
- Native or near-native German proficiency and fluent English; French language skills would be an advantage.
- Existing authorisation to work in Switzerland and willingness to travel for customer meetings and partner engagements.