Growth Director – Swiss Digital Transformation Lead

Dept

Zürich

Hybrid

CHF 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid policy

25 days holiday

Wellness budget

Learning budget

Referral bonus

Office breakfasts and lunches

Job summary

DEPT® in Zürich is seeking an Associate Director of Growth to drive the Swiss business, win new clients, and accelerate growth across Digital Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data & AI. Hybrid work in Zürich with global client exposure and a strong focus on strategy and sales leadership.

The role requires leading strategic pitches, building a robust pipeline, and coordinating cross-functional teams across Strategy, Experience Design, Technology, Data, and AI to deliver integrated digital

Qualifications

Proven track record of winning new business within a digital agency, consultancy, or tech company.
Experience selling Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Digital Platform, or Digital Transformation solutions.
Strong experience leading complex pitches and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across Strategy, Experience Design, Technology, Data, and AI.
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; confident engaging executive-level decision-makers.
An established Swiss market network is a strong advantage.
At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or growth within digital services.
Fluent in German (Swiss German is a strong advantage) and English; French is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and win strategic pitches, tenders, RFPs, and new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
Build and develop a strong commercial pipeline through networking, executive events, roundtables, and client relationships.
Identify and qualify new opportunities while assembling the right cross-functional teams to create compelling, integrated solutions.
Own the entire sales lifecycle—from initial outreach and qualification through proposal development, commercial negotiations, contract signature, and successful client onboarding.
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with C-level stakeholders, procurement teams, and key decision-makers.
Collaborate closely with our international teams on complex, multi-market opportunities.
Represent DEPT® at industry events, conferences, executive dinners, and networking opportunities across Switzerland.
Foster a commercial growth mindset throughout the organisation and help teams identify and develop new business opportunities.