Senior Technical Sales Manager - AI-Driven Software Engineering
Job description
Senior Technical Sales Manager at CREATEQ responsible for winning new clients in Switzerland and the DACH region and turning them into long-term AI-driven software engineering engagements with full revenue responsibility.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · Switzerland, EU
- Languages
- German – Native/Fluent, English – Excellent written and spoken
What you'll do
- 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 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.
What we're looking for
- At least 8 years of experience selling IT services, software engineering, or nearshore/offshore capacity, including several years with personal revenue responsibility.
- A proven track record in acquiring new clients and closing multi-year service engagements.
- A strong network among CIOs, CTOs, and Heads of Engineering in the Swiss market.
- A technical background (computer science, business informatics, or equivalent practical experience) with a solid understanding of Java and/or .NET environments and modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps).
- A solid understanding of AI-driven software development (AI coding assistants, agentic development tools) and a realistic view of its benefits and limitations.
- An entrepreneurial, closing-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
- Native/Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English.
- Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss work permit.
Benefits
An offering that is high on clients' agendas: AI-driven software engineering, delivered by experienced engineering teams.
- A key role with direct impact on CREATEQ's growth.
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About CREATEQ
Swiss software engineering company
CREATEQ is a Swiss software engineering company with more than 30 years of experience in delivering custom software solutions and modernizing complex legacy systems. We work with leading international companies across industries such as banking and fintech, insurance, aviation and transportation, telecommunications, and energy. With nearshore delivery centers across Europe, we bring together experienced engineering and delivery teams who combine technical excellence, business understanding, and a strong sense of ownership.
Mission
People, engineering excellence, and strong client relationships are at the heart of what we do.
Key facts
- Switzerland
- Software engineering
- More than 30 years of experience in delivering custom software solutions and modernizing complex legacy systems
- Nearshore delivery centers across Europe
- Works with leading international companies across banking and fintech, insurance, aviation and transportation, telecommunications, and energy
What they value
- People
- Engineering excellence
- Strong client relationships
- Ownership