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Swiss German-Speaking Outbound Sales Agent

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native-level Swiss German or very strong Swiss German language proficiency
  • Previous experience in outbound telephone sales, appointment setting or B2B/B2C customer acquisition
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and a confident telephone manner
  • Good computer literacy and confidence using everyday IT tools

Responsibilities

  • Proactively contact prospective customers across B2B and B2C markets to generate new business
  • Promote and sell products and services while identifying opportunities to convert leads into customers
  • Schedule sales and consultation appointments for the field sales team
  • Reconnect with existing prospects and customers to nurture relationships and progress sales opportunities

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Self-Motivation
  • Proactivity
  • Computer Literacy

About the company

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Initiate International

Staffing & Recruiting

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates. Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one. One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for sales and the drive to turn conversations into business opportunities?

We're looking for a Swiss German-Speaking Outbound Sales Agent to join a dynamic team representing a Swiss-based business specialising in sales, customer service and customer support solutions.

This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who enjoys connecting with new customers, building relationships and working towards ambitious targets. If you have a persuasive telephone manner and thrive in a performance-driven environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Outbound Sales: Proactively contact prospective customers across B2B and B2C markets to generate new business.
  • Telephone-Based Selling: Promote and sell products and services while identifying opportunities to convert leads into customers.
  • Appointment Setting: Schedule sales and consultation appointments for the field sales team.
  • Lead Follow-Up: Reconnect with existing prospects and customers to nurture relationships and progress sales opportunities.
  • Upselling and Cross-Selling: Introduce relevant products, services and special offers to increase customer value and strengthen retention.
  • Customer Reactivation: Re-engage previous customers and identify opportunities to rebuild relationships.
  • Needs Analysis: Understand customer requirements, gather feedback and conduct customer surveys.
  • Database Management: Maintain accurate customer records and update information in internal systems.
  • Target Achievement: Work towards agreed sales, productivity and quality targets.
  • Customer Support: Provide professional advice over the phone and assist with inbound customer service enquiries via telephone or email when required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Native-level Swiss German or very strong Swiss German language proficiency.
  • Previous experience in outbound telephone sales, appointment setting or B2B/B2C customer acquisition.
  • A genuine interest in sales, communication and achieving measurable results.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
  • Strong persuasion, negotiation and closing abilities.
  • A proactive, positive and motivated attitude, with a willingness to learn.
  • Good computer literacy and confidence using everyday IT tools.
  • The ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  • Previous inbound customer service experience is advantageous.

Working Hours

Candidates must be available for a flexible weekly shift schedule covering:

  • Monday to Friday: 6.5 hours per shift, scheduled between 08:00 and 20:00.
  • Saturdays: Shifts of up to 4 hours, scheduled between 09:00 and 14:00.

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