Business Development Advisor – Integrated Photonics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on potential accounts for Clients within targeted markets

• Generate and pursue leads, ensuring successful qualification

• Quickly understand the Client's solutions and market positioning

• Identify appealing target segments, companies, and contacts

• Create a targeted list of leads that aligns with the go-to-market strategy

• Engage outbound leads through calls, emails, and LinkedIn

• Collaborate with the Startup Management team to transfer leads

• Record leads' account information in the CRM system

• Provide insights on product features, value positioning, and more

• Participate in special projects as required

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a relevant field such as Photonics, Electronics, or Physics.

• Strong understanding of optics fundamentals, with experience in photonics integrated chips, integrated micro-optics, or fiber optic technology preferred

• Practical experience in the design and/or simulation of components for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) or full PICs

• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying information—both technical and non-technical—to customers clearly and concisely

• Strong organizational abilities, with skills in prioritization and goal setting in a fast-paced setting

• Willingness to learn, self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French, German, or Italian is a significant advantage

• Familiarity with programming languages is beneficial

• Experience with commercial software for photonics component design, such as Lumerical, is a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements