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Business Development Manager(m/w/x)
Building strategic partnerships for privacy-focused SaaS products in Swiss and DACH markets. 3-7 years B2B SaaS business development experience required. Work from home up to 30%, flexible hours, provided devices.
Requirements
- 3-7 years in Business Development, Partnerships, or Strategic Sales
- Experience in B2B SaaS or technology environments
- Proven track record in building partnerships and generating pipeline
- Strong existing network within Swiss companies/ecosystem
- Appetite to develop and grow network of Swiss and DACH companies
- Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities
- Ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable operating without a structured playbook
- Fluent in English
- Business-level proficiency in French and German
- Hunter mindset focused on opportunity creation
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
- Long-term relationship builder
Tasks
- Identify new strategic opportunities across target segments
- Build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities for the sales team
- Focus on long-term opportunity creation
- Identify and develop partnerships with corporates, industry bodies, service providers, ecosystem partners
- Leverage existing network within Swiss corporates and organizations
- Expand Proton’s presence within local business ecosystems
- Identify high-value entry points into target companies
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders (IT, security, leadership)
- Act as a trusted advisor and entry point into organizations
- Navigate complex organizational structures to identify opportunities
- Identify and qualify sales opportunities
- Provide clear context on use cases, stakeholders, potential deal scope
- Negotiate and close deals
- 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
Work Experience
- 3 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- French – Business Fluent
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Work from home up to 30%
- Flexible working hours
Modern Equipment
- Provided devices and software
Free or Subsidized Food
- Provided lunch and snacks
Public Transport Subsidies
- Transport cost subsidies
Competitive Pay
- Stock options
Learning & Development
- Learning and development opportunities
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Wellness programs
Retirement Plans
- Competitive retirement savings
More Vacation Days
- Generous vacation and leave policies
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Building strategic partnerships for privacy-focused SaaS products in Swiss and DACH markets. 3-7 years B2B SaaS business development experience required. Work from home up to 30%, flexible hours, provided devices.
Requirements
- 3-7 years in Business Development, Partnerships, or Strategic Sales
- Experience in B2B SaaS or technology environments
- Proven track record in building partnerships and generating pipeline
- Strong existing network within Swiss companies/ecosystem
- Appetite to develop and grow network of Swiss and DACH companies
- Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities
- Ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable operating without a structured playbook
- Fluent in English
- Business-level proficiency in French and German
- Hunter mindset focused on opportunity creation
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
- Long-term relationship builder
Tasks
- Identify new strategic opportunities across target segments
- Build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities for the sales team
- Focus on long-term opportunity creation
- Identify and develop partnerships with corporates, industry bodies, service providers, ecosystem partners
- Leverage existing network within Swiss corporates and organizations
- Expand Proton’s presence within local business ecosystems
- Identify high-value entry points into target companies
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders (IT, security, leadership)
- Act as a trusted advisor and entry point into organizations
- Navigate complex organizational structures to identify opportunities
- Identify and qualify sales opportunities
- Provide clear context on use cases, stakeholders, potential deal scope
- Negotiate and close deals
- 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
Work Experience
- 3 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- French – Business Fluent
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Work from home up to 30%
- Flexible working hours
Modern Equipment
- Provided devices and software
Free or Subsidized Food
- Provided lunch and snacks
Public Transport Subsidies
- Transport cost subsidies
Competitive Pay
- Stock options
Learning & Development
- Learning and development opportunities
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Wellness programs
Retirement Plans
- Competitive retirement savings
More Vacation Days
- Generous vacation and leave policies
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About the Company
Proton
Industry
IT
Description
Proton is a fast-growing tech company providing privacy-focused services like Proton Mail and Proton VPN, emphasizing ethical alternatives to Big Tech.
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