Sales Executive

Richmond Events Switzerland

. Responsible for the entire sales cycle, from initial contact through to personally looking after clients at the forums .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBasel • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSenior💰 CHF 80,000 - CHF 100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the entire sales cycle, from initial outreach to maintaining client relationships, with a strong focus on outbound sales and effective communication in both German and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Sales ExperienceStrong Negotiation SkillsFluent in German and EnglishCustomer OrientationTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPositive PersonalityIndependent Work ApproachStructured Work StyleAmbition and Motivation

Industry Keywords

Sales Cycle ManagementClient Relationship ManagementConsultative SalesEvent CoordinationLead Generation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the entire sales cycle, from initial contact through to personally looking after clients at the forums
Identify and acquire new solution providers
Proactively approach potential clients by phone, email, and LinkedIn
Conduct sales and consultative discussions with contacts at various levels of seniority
Build and maintain long-term client relationships
Organize and coordinate clients’ participation in the forums
Personally look after contacts before, during, and after the events
Attend the forums and support contacts on site
Work closely with the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enjoy making phone calls and engaging in face-to-face conversations
Experience in outbound sales
Strong negotiation skills and a good instinct for understanding people
Independent and structured approach to work
Strong customer orientation
Ambition and motivation to achieve your own targets
Fluent in German and English
Team spirit and a positive, open personality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive fixed salary plus performance-based bonus
Two days of home office per week
Additional personal days
Fitness membership
Modern workplace directly at Basel SBB railway station
International networking opportunities
A high degree of autonomy and short decision-making processes
Room for your own ideas and personal development
Team events and outings
An ambitious, collegial team in a growing company