Senior Sales Manager, Freelance

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

📋 Description

• Engage with organizations from your personal network via phone, email, and LinkedIn.

• Conduct introductory calls, needs assessments, and sales presentations autonomously.

• Negotiate and finalize maintenance and SLA contracts with a duration of three years.

• Record every interaction in the CRM system.

• Transition new clients to the project management team seamlessly.

• Assist organizations from the initial outreach to the execution of a three-year contract.

• The recruitment process will involve a 20-minute phone conversation, two interviews that include a pitch, and reference verifications.

• The position will commence in October or November 2026.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in Swiss German, either as a native speaker or at a native level.

• Proven experience in closing Swiss B2B service contracts with annual values of CHF 50,000 or greater.

• Established network of decision-makers within SMEs, hospitals, or the public sector.

• Familiarity with complex decision-making processes involving executive management, IT, procurement, and committees.

• Must be self-employed, registered with AHV, and possess at least one additional mandate at the start of the contract.

• Provide the following three details in your CV or optional cover letter: number of personal deals closed in the Swiss B2B services sector over the last 24 months, largest annual contract value in CHF, and typical customer profile.

• Submit supporting documents and two references following the initial phone conversation.

• Participate in a paid two-week pilot assignment.

• This role is not suitable for applicants who expect a full fixed salary from the outset, prefer only warm leads, or are operating as an agency, intermediary, or consultant without a proven track record of closing deals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Receive a monthly retainer of CHF 3,000 during the three-month probation period, in addition to commissions.

• Earn 15% of the annual contract value in the first year, payable upon receipt of the customer’s payment.

• Gain 20% from the fourth deal closed within a twelve-month timeframe.

• Enjoy 5% in years two and three as long as the contract remains active.

• No limits: deals are never delayed or turned down due to capacity issues.

• Permanent employment may be available after three months, with a base salary beginning at CHF 100,000 plus 10% commission.

• Work location-independent.

• Benefit from flexible working hours.

• Access a dedicated list of vetted target customers, including website analysis.

• Utilize CRM systems, sales materials, reference customers, and direct access to executive management.