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Since our inception in 2014, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.\nOur journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information. In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.\nProton today supports over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries, from the world's top companies and universities. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. Proton has become profitable and reached scale without relying upon VC funding, largely due to superior talent that allows us to do things faster, more creatively, and more efficiently.\nWe have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our social media pages to learn more about us: Twitter, Reddit, Instagram.\nRole Overview\nWe are looking for an Account Executive to drive new B2B business for Proton in Switzerland. You will own the full sales cycle, from identifying and qualifying opportunities to negotiating and closing deals. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, develop strategic partnerships across the Swiss business and public-sector ecosystems, and help grow Proton's presence in its home market.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPipeline Creation & Strategic Opportunity Development\nIdentify and develop new strategic opportunities across target segments\nBuild and manage your own pipeline of high-quality opportunities\nBalance long-term opportunity creation with closing deals\nStrategic Partnerships\nIdentify, engage, and develop partnerships with corporates, industry bodies, service providers and ecosystem partners (including co-selling opportunities)\nMarket Development (Switzerland Focus)\nLeverage your existing network within Swiss corporates and organizations\nExpand Proton's presence within local business and public-sector ecosystems\nIdentify high-value entry points into target companies\nRelationship Building\nBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders (IT, security, leadership)\nAct as a trusted advisor and entry point into organizations\nNavigate complex organizational structures to identify opportunities\nFull Sales Cycle Ownership\nOwn the full sales cycle, from first contact to signed contract\nIdentify and qualify opportunities\nRun discovery to understand use case, stakeholders and potential deal scope\nNegotiate and close deals\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Sales leadership to align on target segments\nProvide feedback on market opportunities and ICP evolution\nShare insights from partnerships and market interactions\nWhat We’re Looking For\nExperience\n3-7 years in Account Executive, Business Development or Strategic Sales roles, owning the full sales cycle\nProven experience selling in the Swiss market (required)\nExperience in B2B SaaS or technology environments\nProven track record of generating pipeline and closing deals\nNetwork\nStrong existing network within Swiss companies and/or public-sector ecosystems (highly preferred)\nAppetite to develop and grow a network of Swiss customers\nSkills\nStrong relationship-building and networking capabilities\nAbility to identify and develop strategic opportunities\nStrong negotiation and closing skills\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nComfortable operating without a structured playbook\nLanguages\nFluent in Swiss German and English (required)\nFrench is a strong plus\nMindset\nHunter mindset focused on opportunity creation and closing\nStrategic thinker with strong commercial instincts\nProactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity\nLong-term relationship builder\nLocation\nGeneva, Zurich or remotely within Switzerland.\nWhat we offer\nTechnology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals.\nFood: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.\nTransport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.\nStock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.\nFlexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.\nLearning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.\nEmployee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.\nWork that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. To this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions. Over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do. Read more about our impact here.\nCheck our social media to learn more about Proton: \nLinkedIn ,Reddit ,X, YouTube\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.\nIf you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.\nCandidate Privacy Notice\nWhen you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.\nIf we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at .\nProton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. 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