Strategic Business Developer – Energy
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Job Location:
Bern - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Founded in Switzerland in 1968 Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner with engineering and innovation in our DNA. Were trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrows markets customers and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation digital solutions and applications and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex regulated spaces including health and finance connecting strategy tech implementation and operational services to help clients become more effective resilient businesses.
If you share our values and want to do the best work for the right reasons we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.
Important:To ensure a smooth review process please submit all application documents (CV cover letter) inEnglish only.
The role
Zühlke is expanding its position in the Swiss energy market. We combine strategic consulting with engineering excellence and deliver transformation end-to-end. We are not looking for a traditional sales profile but for a business developer with strong closing DNA. Someone who understands the Swiss energy market generates business independently and challenges decision-makers with new perspectives.
Your clear mandate: Win new projects. independently and with the backing of a global technology partner. You will leverage Zühlkes expertise in Data & AI digitalisation and platform engineering to win complex mandates with utilities grid operators and energy service providers. You do not simply sell services you bring new insights to the table reframe problems and guide clients towards decisions they would not have taken on their own.
How youll make an impact
Identify qualify and close digitalisation and transformation projects in the six- to seven-digit range
Build a solid sales pipeline within the first 6 months across utilities grid operators and energy service providers
Challenge clients with industry insights and data-driven perspectives that question existing assumptions
Involve Zühlke colleagues when needed for deep technical expertise industry references or critical deal moments
Build strong C-level relationships based on substance not just relationship management
Whats important to us
Proven track record in selling complex consulting technology or digitalisation programs in the energy sector with concrete deal references
Completed university degree ideally in a technical or business-related field (ETH University or FH)
Strong and active network in the Swiss energy market
Experience closing large mandates with long sales cycles (612 months)
High level of self-motivation and ability to deliver results with minimal management overhead
Fluency in German (C2) and strong English skills
Understanding of topics such as smart grids grid planning critical infrastructure regulation sector coupling or energy trading
What we offer
Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary you may receive a profit share defined by the companys success in the previous year
Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique positive and inclusive work culture learning from one another at annual team camps and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. Were empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact both personally and for our clients today and in the future.
To dive deeper into local benefits of working in Zühlke follow the link.
How to Apply
Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.
If you feel you dont meet all the requirements we are still happy to get to know you learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!
We welcome people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender personality national origin race religion colour sexual orientation gender identity age marital status disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We are a global transformation partner with an engineering and innovation DNA, blending strategy, tech and operations for resilient, effective businesses.
