Account Executive (BDM) - Zurich

About

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Native German
• English C1
• Based in Zurich or within 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

What we offer

For your best work

• Remote‑first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
• Home workplace budget
• Co‑working expense coverage
• Individual IT budget for extra equipment
• Top‑tier tech and AI‑powered tools

For your growth

• Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
• Investment in external learning and development activities
• Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
• Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
• Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
• Internal talent mobility opportunities

For your well‑being

• Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health
• Funding for sports competitions
• 25 business days of annual leave
• Paid health‑related time‑off

Extra perks

• Budget for team gatherings
• Generous internal referral program

Our culture

Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like‑minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ideals is an equal opportunity employer.

Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.