Associate Director of Growth

The role

You will be the commercial driving force for growth in Switzerland. You will win new clients and manage the complete sales lifecycle across Digital Experience, Technology, Commerce, Data and AI.

What you will do

• Lead and win strategic pitches, tenders, RFPs, and new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
• Build and develop a strong commercial pipeline through networking, executive events, roundtables, and client relationships.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities while assembling cross-functional teams.
• Own the entire sales lifecycle from outreach to client onboarding.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with C-level stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with international teams on complex, multi-market opportunities.
• Represent DEPT at industry events, conferences, executive dinners, and networking opportunities across Switzerland.
• Foster a commercial growth mindset throughout the organisation.

Required qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business within a digital agency, consultancy, or technology company.
• Experience selling Digital Experience, CMS, Commerce, Digital Platform, or Digital Transformation solutions.
• Experience leading complex pitches and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or growth within digital services.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, commercially driven, and eager to continuously learn.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• An established network within the Swiss market
• Swiss German is a strong advantage
• French is considered a plus

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location)
• 25 days holiday with the opportunity to take unpaid leave
• Flexible health budget and Wellness & personal day
• Learning & development budget
• Referral bonus program
• Occasional breakfast & lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesday
• Contribution to health through the OpenUp platform
• Spacious and barrier-free location in Zurich or small equipped office in Bern
• Social events and organised activities
• Training, development and certifications
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month

About the company

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, they deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.