Junior Sales Associate

EPAM Systems; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

5 weeks vacation

ESPP

Parental leave

Pension plan

Sickness insurance

Employee assistance program

Travel insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

EPAM Systems is seeking an ambitious Sales Associate to join our growing global sales team. This entry-level role offers structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience within a global technology organization, with a clear career path into enterprise technology sales.

You will participate in the BD Explorer Programme, a four-week in-person training locally, followed by three months of shadowing with senior sales professionals and ongoing development across the Business Development

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine curiosity about technology trends and digital transformation.
• Availability to travel in Europe with relocation options.
• Must be native in German.

Aufgaben

• Research and identify prospective clients through outbound prospecting activities.
• Execute targeted outreach campaigns to generate interest and book meetings with potential clients.
• Qualify leads and conduct introductory discovery conversations.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing, presales and delivery teams to support BD initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and identify potential opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

German (native)

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Travel willingness

Relocation acceptable

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Sales Associate to join our growing global sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their sales career who is eager to learn, develop commercial skills and build a career in enterprise technology sales.

Working alongside experienced sales professionals, you will help identify new business opportunities, engage prospective clients and support the sales process from initial outreach through to qualified opportunities. You will receive structured training, mentorship and hands-on experience within a global technology organization.

Training & Development

You will participate in the EPAM BD Explorer Programme, a structured development pathway designed for early-career sales professionals. The programme runs for 4 weeks in-person, delivered locally, followed by 3 months of structured shadowing with senior sales professionals.

The programme includes in-person training, mentoring and practical experience covering:

• Prospecting and lead generation
• Discovery and qualification techniques
• Solution selling and value-based conversations
• CRM and sales process management
• AI tools for modern sales professionals
• Client relationship development and account growth

Following completion of the programme, you will continue your development through structured shadowing, coaching and progression opportunities within the Business Development organization. This programme forms part of our commitment to developing the next generation of sales talent and providing clear career pathways into enterprise technology sales.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective clients through outbound prospecting activities, including phone, email, LinkedIn and AI-enabled sales tools
• Execute targeted outreach campaigns to generate interest and book meetings with potential clients
• Qualify leads using recognized sales methodologies and conduct introductory discovery conversations
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, prospects and opportunities within the CRM system
• Support the preparation of client presentations, proposals and sales materials
• Collaborate with marketing, presales and delivery teams to support business development initiatives
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify potential business opportunities
• Consistently achieve activity and pipeline generation targets while developing core sales skills

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident engaging with new people and building relationships
• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a proactive approach to achieving goals
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using technology and digital tools
• Genuine curiosity and a deep interest in technology trends, digital transformation and emerging innovation
• Availability to travel in Europe with the possibility of relocation
• Must be native in German

Nice to have

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, recruitment, telesales or another customer-facing role
• Interest in technology, digital transformation or software solutions
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM systems or sales engagement tools
• Additional European language skills are an advantage, particularly French or Italian

We offer

• 5 weeks of vacation
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Global business travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks

We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies

For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• Swiss nationals
• EU/EFTA nationals
• Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits