Sales Manager

About LEDCity

We are a cleantech start-up founded in Zurich, with the goal of reducing energy consumption in the lighting sector worldwide by 80%. To achieve this, we are developing a globally deployable lighting system that uses sensors to control the lighting according to demand.

Are you a sales talent looking for a new challenge and ready to make a big difference? Is sustainability important to you and would you like to take a big step towards an energy-efficient future together with us? If you are also interested in the latest technologies, then join our young and dynamic team as a Sales Manager.

About the role 

LEDCity is looking for a passionate Sales Manager to join the team in Zurich on hybrid basis, who can contribute to the company’s growth and profitability by achieving sales targets and successfully acquire new customers across Swiss market.

• Responsible for sales and pricing; identify the needs of our customers in the market and derive the appropriate offers based on them.
• Conduct ongoing technical and product related competitive analysis and market assessment with recommendations for market growth opportunities.
• Expand and acquire new customer base and build long-term business relationships with customers and serve as their primary point of contact, even after project completion.
• Coordinate where necessary the acquisition and the project and provide specialist support from within the organization.
• With passion, customer orientation and negotiating skills, you convince customers to save energy and successfully close deals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven track record of sales experience – B2B strongly preferred.
• A well-maintained network in Switzerland (Real Estate or construction will be a strong plus).
• You have excellent written and oral German and/or French skills, Swiss German (strongly preferred) and a good command of English.
• You are outgoing: With your friendly manner and persuasiveness, you can convince potential customers of saving energy.
• Start-up and hands-on mentality, flexibility and a strong willingness to learn.
• You are interested in sustainability and the latest technologies.
• You are a University graduate – ideally in electrical engineering and information technology, environmental engineering, building automation, facility management, and business administration.
  

Compensation and Perks

At LEDCity you are not just a small wheel in a big machine; you are an important and highly valued individual. As a team we work towards our goal together - your success is our success.

• Competitive compensation package 
• Time for yourself - enjoy 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• Innovative start-up environment where you can actively work towards a more sustainable future.
• International, young, and dynamic team of talented people who have made their passion into their profession.
• You can grow with us - there are many career opportunities in a fast-growing start-up.
• Work in a central location in Zurich or the possibility to work from home.
• We support your environmental impact by paying for your SBB half-fare travelcard.
• As much coffee and tea as you can drink and fresh fruit.
• Fun and team building - every second Friday there is Funday Friday with changing activities like swimming, ping-pong, barbecue, etc.
  
  

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