Account Executive

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🇨🇭 Switzerland – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Account Executive

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Proton

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Healthcare • Cybersecurity

Proton is a privacy-focused technology company that offers a suite of secure online services including Proton Mail, an encrypted email service; Proton VPN, a virtual private network for secure internet browsing; Proton Drive for encrypted cloud storage; and Proton Pass, a password manager that protects users' online identities. Founded by scientists at CERN, Proton is dedicated to defending freedom through technology and believes that privacy is a human right. All its products are designed with an emphasis on end-to-end encryption and Swiss privacy laws, ensuring user data remains secure and private.

📋 Description

• Drive new B2B business for Proton in Switzerland • Own the full sales cycle from identifying and qualifying opportunities to negotiating and closing deals • Build relationships with senior decision-makers • Develop strategic partnerships across Swiss business and public-sector ecosystems • Grow Proton's presence in its home market • Identify and develop new strategic opportunities across target segments • Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality opportunities • Balance long-term opportunity creation with closing deals • Identify, engage, and develop partnerships with corporates, industry bodies, service providers and ecosystem partners, including co-selling opportunities • Leverage an existing network within Swiss corporates and organizations • Expand Proton's presence within local business and public-sector ecosystems • Identify high-value entry points into target companies • Build relationships with senior IT, security, and leadership stakeholders • Act as a trusted advisor and entry point into organizations • Navigate complex organizational structures to identify opportunities • Run discovery to understand use cases, stakeholders, and potential deal scope • Work closely with Sales leadership to align on target segments • Provide feedback on market opportunities and ICP evolution • Share insights from partnerships and market interactions

🎯 Requirements

• 3–7 years in Account Executive, Business Development or Strategic Sales roles, owning the full sales cycle • Proven experience selling in the Swiss market (required) • Experience in B2B SaaS or technology environments • Proven track record of generating pipeline and closing deals • Strong existing network within Swiss companies and/or public-sector ecosystems (highly preferred) • Appetite to develop and grow a network of Swiss customers • Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities • Ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities • Strong negotiation and closing skills • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable operating without a structured playbook • Fluent in Swiss German and English (required) • French is a strong plus • Hunter mindset focused on opportunity creation and closing • Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts • Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity • Long-term relationship builder • Geneva, Zurich or remotely within Switzerland

🏖️ Benefits

• All devices and software needed for the role • Lunch and snacks provided daily at Proton offices • Subsidized public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on office location • Stock options upon joining • Flexible working hours as long as they work with team meetings • Learning opportunities including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning • Comprehensive health insurance plans • Competitive retirement savings options • Generous vacation and leave policies • Wellness programs

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