Senior AI-Driven Software Sales Leader (Switzerland)

Createq; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CREATEQ, a Swiss software engineering company with 30+ years of experience, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Sales Manager to drive new business with full revenue responsibility. You will win clients, shape their entry into AI-driven software engineering, and turn it into long-term engagements delivered by our teams.

You will engage CIOs/CTOs and Heads of Engineering in Switzerland and the DACH region, build and close pipelines, assess client needs, develop proposals, lead

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience selling IT services or software engineering.
• Proven track record acquiring new clients and closing multi-year engagements.
• Strong network among CIOs/CTOs/Heads of Engineering in Switzerland.
• Technical background with solid Java/.NET knowledge and modern engineering practices.
• Native/Fluent German and excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Build and close your own pipeline with mid-sized and large companies in Switzerland and the DACH region.
• Assess clients' development processes, technology stacks, and AI maturity; run workshops with engineering and leadership.
• Develop solution concepts and proposals from assessment to nearshore teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations through to contract signature.
• Grow existing client relationships and secure follow-on business.
• Collaborate with engineering leads on team setup, project kickoff, and QA.
• Track pipeline, order intake, and revenue against targets; report progress to management.

Skills

Technical background (CS/BI)

Java and/.NET

CI/CD & DevOps

English proficiency

German language

Education

Background in Computer Science or Business Informatics

Job description

CREATEQ, a Swiss software engineering company with 30+ years of experience, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Sales Manager to drive new business with full revenue responsibility. You will win clients, shape their entry into AI-driven software engineering, and turn it into long-term engagements delivered by our teams.

You will engage CIOs/CTOs and Heads of Engineering in Switzerland and the DACH region, build and close pipelines, assess client needs, develop proposals, lead