Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 300,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours.
Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions.
The role
Ideals is among the Top-5% of all companies on RepVue, as rated by Sales professionals. The Sales team has been a driving force behind our steady 30%+ YoY growth, consistently generating millions in revenue.
To support the next stage of Ideals VDR growth in Switzerland, we are looking for our first Account Executive (BDM) based in Zurich.
Joining our DACH Field Sales team, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals.
As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly, overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in Switzerland.
Why Ideals?
Industry-leading sales culture: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals. You’ll be empowered with dedicated Sales Enablement, RevOps, DACH Marketing support, and a structured onboarding ramp.
Stable growth: You’ll join a profitable, bootstrapped SaaS company that is positioned to deliver 5x revenue expansion and reach unicorn status in the next 5 years.
Sales motion built on regional nuance: You’ll be part of a European-headquartered org, with over 17 years of selling in the VDR business. You’ll drive GTM in the region we understand deeply, backed by a product that already powers 10%+ of global M&A activity.
What you will do
Own the full sales cycle in Switzerland, from self-generated pipeline to closed deals
Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
Create and develop new opportunities through cold outreach, networking, events, and in-person meetings
Build relationships with decision-makers across financial institutions, advisory firms, and other strategic Swiss accounts
Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals visibility
Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue
What you bring
3+ years of demonstrable success in direct sales or business development within B2B or professional services sector
Experience in high-velocity sales environments and effectively engaging with decision-makers
Clear evidence of hunter mentality
A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing high-value deals
Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery
Full professional proficiency in English (C1) and German (С2)
Based in Zurich or within a realistic commuting distance
Nice to have
Background in SaaS, fintech, financial services, information security, or other high-trust B2B industries
Exposure to selling into financial or advisory environments
Additional European language
