Senior AI-Driven Solutions Sales Leader (Swiss/DACH)

Createq; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CREATEQ is a Swiss software engineering company seeking an experienced Senior Technical Sales Manager to drive new business with full revenue responsibility. You will engage CIOs/CTOs and Heads of Engineering in Switzerland and the DACH region to win new clients and shape their entry into AI-driven software engineering.

You will lead assessments, workshops, and proof-of-concept work, develop tailored proposals, and close multi-year engagements delivered by our engineering teams.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience selling IT services, software engineering, or nearshore/offshore capacity, with personal revenue responsibility.
• Proven track record in acquiring new clients and closing multi-year service engagements.
• Strong network among CIOs, CTOs, and Heads of Engineering in the Swiss market.
• Technical background (computer science, business informatics, or equivalent practical experience) with understanding of Java and/or .NET environments and modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps).
• Solid understanding of AI-driven software development and its benefits and limitations.
• Entrepreneurial, closing-oriented mindset and ability to work independently.
• Native/Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English.
• Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss work permit.

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, and run workshops with engineering teams, IT leadership, and executive management.
• Develop solution concepts and proposals – from assessment and proof of concept to dedicated nearshore engineering teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations through to contract signature.
• Grow existing client relationships and secure follow-on business.
• Work closely with our engineering leads on team set-up, project kick-off, and quality assurance.
• Track pipeline, order intake, and revenue against agreed targets and report on progress to management.

Skills

IT sales

Client acquisition

Swiss market network

German language

English language

Job description

CREATEQ is a Swiss software engineering company seeking an experienced Senior Technical Sales Manager to drive new business with full revenue responsibility. You will engage CIOs/CTOs and Heads of Engineering in Switzerland and the DACH region to win new clients and shape their entry into AI-driven software engineering.

You will lead assessments, workshops, and proof-of-concept work, develop tailored proposals, and close multi-year engagements delivered by our engineering teams.