Sales Assistant

Final date to receive applications

To strengthen our Sales team in Switzerland, we are looking for a proactive, business‑driven and motivated Sales Assistant to support our account managers and actively contribute to prospecting activities, new account development, and expansion of our existing sales pipeline, while delivering outstanding client service and driving business growth.

Type of contract:
Permanent

Location(s):
Switzerland – Basel

Language(s):
English, German

Mobility:
Travelling to client required

• Support account managers in preparing project and task agreements as well as in developing new accounts and following up on prospecting activities.
• Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions including meetings with prospects and first client contacts.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and proposals using PowerPoint.
• Maintain and update our CRM system with accurate client and project information.
• Participate in sales‑related tasks and provide assistance across ongoing projects.
• Handle administrative tasks such as invoice processing and internal system updates.
• Organize division events, workshops, and ad hoc projects as needed, including initiatives supporting market visibility and lead generation.
• Ensure confidential and sensitive information is handled professionally and securely.

• Degree (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in sales, business support, or project administration, with an interest in prospecting and new business development (internship experience acceptable).
• Fluent in German and English (French is a plus).
• Experience with CRM systems is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a structured approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn with the resilience and motivation required for prospecting and outreach activities.

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• Dynamic and international work environment with inspiring colleagues.
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Friendly, informal, and collaborative corporate culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and develop your career in sales.
• Hybrid work options and flexible working conditions.

If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications are welcome from all candidates regardless of gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national or social origin, disability, race, skin colour, or ethnic origin. In line with our commitment to a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask candidates not to include photos in their applications.

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high‑complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls.

Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin. In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications.

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