recruiting for akenza

akenza

Sales Executive - Smart Buildings (a)

switzerland
austria
germany
united kingdom
netherlands
Full-time 100%
5 Days Home Office Possible

We work directly on behalf of Akenza AG and do not charge any agency fees.


What this position has to offer:

  • 🚀 A chance to shape the future of IoT at a fast-growing Swiss tech company 
  • 🔮 Work in the future market of IoT 
  • 🌍 Work in an international team of talented colleagues 
  • 🏡 Flexible working conditions (Zurich office & remote-friendly) 
  • 🚀 A lot of freedom and flexibility 
  • 🌟 Very large market potential 
  • 📈 Focus on scaling and growth 


Interested? Then book a call with us now! 📞

Job Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? ✨ Are you passionate about the future market of IoT? Then keep on reading! 👀

As a recruiting partner of akenza AG, a fast-growing Swiss tech company, we are looking for you as Sales Executive (a) to grow the Smart Offices and Commercial Real Estate segment in the DACH region. 🚀 You can work remotely, but you also have the option of working from a fantastic office in Zurich.

As part of the growing sales team, your mission is to position the IoT and data platform for smart buildings for commercial real estate owners, facility managers, and corporate clients. You’ll play a key role in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals in a fast-evolving market. 💪

Joining akenza not only means stepping into the future of technology but also ensures a secure and fulfilling career path with great potential. 🌟

We have sparked your interest? Then arrange an initial interview with us now! 📞🗓️

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What You Will Be Doing

  • Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and contribute to quarterly revenue goals
  • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities in the Smart Office / Commercial Real Estate sector
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders: facility managers, property owners, asset managers, and workplace strategists
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer needs around space utilization, energy efficiency, ESG compliance, and tenant experience
  • Collaborate with the technical and solutions team to propose tailored IoT solutions powered by the akenza platform
  • Work with the partner manager to build and grow a network of channel partners and resellers who bring akenza’s platform into commercial real estate
  • Support and enable partners with the right sales tools, onboarding, and training
  • Co-sell with partners and develop joint value propositions for shared target markets
  • Educate customers on how they can create value from sensor data without complex integrations
  • Represent akenza at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings across the DACH & Benelux region

What You Bring To The Job

  • Several years of experience in B2B tech sales with proven track record in IoT, PropTech, or commercial real estate tech
  • A good understanding of Smart Building trends and digitalization in workplace environments
  • A strong network within the region
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a strong customer-centric mindset
  • Self-starter attitude with the ability to manage your territory independently
  • Willingness to travel across DACH for client meetings and events
  • english: C1 – Advanced

Nice-to-Haves

  • german: C1 – Advanced

Team

You can expect a friendly team that always supports each other and maintains a very open and collegial atmosphere. The corporate culture is characterized by flat hierarchies, direct communication, and transparency at all levels. You will be given plenty of room for individual development, both professionally and personally.

  • Reports to: Head of Sales
  • Colleagues: 4
  • Team Language: German & Englisch

Benefits

Gym

Annual contribution of CHF 300 to fitness or sports subscription

MacBook Pro

Flat hierarchies and direct impact on company success

Life Insurance

A collaborative, curious, and international team

Regular team events

Flexible working conditions (Zurich office & remote-friendly)

About akenza

akenza AG is a growing Swiss IoT software company headquartered in Zurich Oerlikon and consists of a team of around 30 people.

At akenza, they enable companies to build smart solutions with ease. The low-code IoT platform empowers businesses across industries to connect, manage, and scale their IoT devices seamlessly. From smart buildings (smart corporate real estate-offices) to smart factories (smart corporate real estate-industries) – they make the Internet of Things simple, secure, and scalable.

  • Industry: Software & Services
  • Founded: 2017
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