Sales Team Manager for Academic Work Zürich

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About the role

For over 25 years, we have supported companies across six countries with innovative staffing & recruitment solutions - all focused on professionals early in their careers. Our Zurich office runs like a start-up - a tight-knit team of around 10 colleagues, supporting 50+ consultants on assignment each month across the region. What sets us apart? A strong company culture, and a dedication to client satisfaction that drives us to go further every day.

As we continue to grow in German-speaking Switzerland, we're looking for a Sales Team Manager to join us.

Work tasks

We-re looking for a people-focused, results-driven sales team manager who-s ready to juggle both team management and sales strategy. You-ll be a key player in shaping our office culture, client success, and overall growth.

As a Team Manager

You will coach and lead a team of Account Managers and be responsible for their success and development. Your focus will be on people management, team performance, and local growth.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting a team of Account Managers through regular performance follow-ups (face-to-face meetings)
• Recruiting new team members while fostering a strong sales culture
• Inspiring your team to reach our ultimate goal: client satisfaction!
• Collaborating with local leadership to grow our Zurich office and shape our way of working

As a Sales Manager

You will act as the right hand of the Branch Manager when it comes to sales performance, strategy, and processes.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Account Managers in client meetings and helping spot new business opportunities
• Tracking sales KPIs and supporting the Branch Manager with process alignment
• Designing tailored development plans for Account Managers
• Organizing and leading training and onboarding initiatives for new hires
• Analyzing client portfolios, market trends, and sales data to support strategic decisions

We are looking for

We-re not looking for 20+ years of experience - just someone who-s already achieved solid results in B2B sales and team leadership, and is ready for more.

We think you-ll thrive if you have:

• A first (and successful) experience in B2B sales
• Experience managing or mentoring others in a sales setting
• A hands-on mindset and a passion for coaching and growing people
• Fluent German (spoken and written), plus strong English (C1 level)
• Great communication skills and a drive to build strong, long-term client relationships
• A leadership style that-s inspiring, structured, and full of energy

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Soyez directement recruté par Academic Work Switzerland SA - Genève

En postulant à cette offre, vous serez directement embauché par l-entreprise. Cela signifie que vous pouvez souffler, nous nous occupons de chaque étape du processus de candidature.

Avez-vous des questions à propos de ce poste?

Sascha Hornisberger ou un-e de nos collègues de l'équipe recrutement vous répondra par e-mail sur l'adresse geneve@academicwork.ch Merci de préciser le numéro de l'offre dans votre e-mail: WMOGIB

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