Sales Account Executive - Public Sector

Reposted 5 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Zürich, CHE
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Software • Big Data Analytics
Shape the Global Future of Enterprise AI Come build the future of enterprise AI with a global team that puts its people
The Role
Own and grow enterprise accounts across Switzerland, particularly public sector and manufacturing customers. Develop account plans, build executive-level relationships, manage pipelines and forecasts, lead internal teams, and close large-scale software, subscription, renewal, services, and training deals. The role requires enterprise software sales success, Swiss market expertise, technical understanding of modern data and cloud architectures, German or Swiss German fluency, and travel within Switzerland and occasionally across DACH or Europe.
Summary Generated by Built In

Business Area:

Sales

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description: 

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

At Cloudera, we believe that data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow.

We empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Cloudera delivers an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. 

Cloudera Sales empowers the world's largest enterprises across every industry to use data to solve some of the most complex challenges impacting business, communities, and lives. As part of the Sales team in Switzerland, you will have the autonomy to engage with Public Sector and some other key Enterprise Accounts across the Swiss German market.

Are you able to quickly understand where individuals are and where they want to go and build trust and lead them down a specific path to generate big results? Are you able to challenge the status quo, engage customers in new ways and earn their trust and business? Are you ready to be intellectually stimulated and earn financial rewards along the way?

Key Responsibilities

  • Align with the company's strategic objectives, handle and grow revenue and market share at designated Enterprise accounts to improve customer success at all levels in the customer organization.
  • Develop and deliver business plans to address customer and prospect priorities and critical needs.
  • Convey public and acquired intelligence about customer technology footprints, strategic growth plans, technology strategies and competitive landscape and trends Introduce domain product and service experts/specialists while maintaining account oversight.
  • Own account relationships and drive overall customer success for these assigned accounts.
  • Build consensus and develop relationships at multiple levels – executive sponsors, influencers and decision makers.
  • Lead large scale transactions to close large scale deals Build pipeline, forecast business, lead the internal team, communicate key updates and competitive intelligence.
  • Exceed quarterly and annual new and expansion software subscription, renewals, professional service and training business goals.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 5+ years of exceeding enterprise software sales targets.
  • Deep understanding of the Swiss enterprise landscape, with proven experience selling into key Swiss verticals such as Public and Manufacturing.
  • Solid grasp of Data Management, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Warehousing, and Data Lakehouse architectures.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise AI/ML workloads, Hybrid Cloud/Multi-Cloud strategies, Containers, and Kubernetes infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading multi-million-dollar, vertical use-case driven sales cycles in fast-paced or scaling technology environments.
  • Ability to travel within Switzerland and occasionally across the broader DACH region/Europe as needed.
  • German/Swiss German is a must.

What you can expect from us:

  • Generous PTO Policy 

  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

  • Flexible WFH Policy 

  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

  • Access to Continued Career Development 

  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

  • Paid Volunteer Time

  • Employee Resource Groups

EEO/VEVRAA

#LI-SF1

#LI-Hybrid

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of exceeding enterprise software sales targets
  • Proven experience selling into the Swiss enterprise market, including public sector and manufacturing verticals
  • Understanding of data management, data lifecycle management, data warehousing, and data lakehouse architectures
  • Familiarity with enterprise AI/ML workloads, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies, containers, and Kubernetes infrastructure
  • Track record of leading multi-million-dollar, vertical use-case-driven sales cycles in fast-paced or scaling technology environments
  • Ability to travel within Switzerland and occasionally across the broader DACH region or Europe
  • German or Swiss German language proficiency

Cloudera Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cloudera and has not been reviewed or approved by Cloudera.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay practices are presented as equity-audited with a recognized Fair Pay Workplace certification and ongoing internal reviews. Compensation is often characterized as competitive for similar-sized peers, with visible market-aligned ranges for key roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefit descriptions emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside life and disability insurance, an EAP, wellness programming, and U.S. gym reimbursement. Health coverage is described as strong in practice.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO and holidays plus recurring companywide Unplugged Days that create extended weekends. Parental and medical leave are also highlighted as part of the core package.

Cloudera Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
3,092 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

Why Work With Us

Impact at Scale: The infrastructure we build solves massive problems for top global banks, telecommunications giants, and healthcare providers. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work directly at the intersection of Open Source, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. Unmatched Flexibility: Enjoy a remote-friendly, hybrid culture that respects your time—including

Similar Jobs

Benchling Logo Benchling

Consultant

Cloud • Healthtech • Social Impact • Software • Biotech
Hybrid
Zürich, CHE
605 Employees

Circle (circle.so) Logo Circle (circle.so)

Lead Engineer, AI Platform

Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Digital Media • Information Technology • Social Impact • Software
In-Office or Remote
43 Locations
250 Employees

Takeda Logo Takeda

Access Publications Lead

Healthtech • Software • Analytics • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
Hybrid
Zürich, CHE
50000 Employees
169K-233K Annually

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sales Specialist - Data Solutions & Storage (f/m/d)

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
Hybrid
Wallisellen, Zürich, CHE
85422 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Revel Thumbnail
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
Marina Del Rey, California
70 Employees
Blee Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Software
New York, New York
30 Employees
Vega Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Insurance • Transportation
US
65 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account