Senior Business Development Manager - Switzerland

Your role

Ohme is looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead our expansion into Switzerland. This role will initially be remote while we establish a local Swiss office, with the opportunity to help shape our presence on the ground.

You will be responsible for managing and growing our distribution sales channel: oversee the entire sales process, from identifying new business opportunities to maintaining strong relationships with our wholesale distributors and reseller partners. Your expertise will help us expand our market presence and drive long-term success.

Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Own and drive business development activities across Switzerland
• Identify, develop, and close opportunities with key EV ecosystem players (installers, distributors, fleet partners, utilities, etc.)
• Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to contract signature
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for Ohme EV charging solutions
• Develop strategic partnerships to strengthen Ohme’s route-to-market in Switzerland
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across hardware, software, and services

Market & Ecosystem Development

• Leverage existing knowledge of the Swiss charging infrastructure market to accelerate growth
• Build long-term relationships with key installers and distributors
• Represent Ohme at industry events, trade shows, and partner meetings
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to refine positioning and pricing
• Provide structured feedback from the market to Sales Leadership and Product teams

Who You Are

• A senior, autonomous sales professional who thrives in a fast-moving scale-up environment
• Strong network and understanding of the Swiss EV charging ecosystem (installers, distributors, MSPs, utilities)
• Commercially driven, with a consultative and partnership-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with international teams
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain technical solutions simply

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Partnerships
• Proven track record in EV charging, energy, mobility, or adjacent industries
• Strong understanding of Swiss market dynamics, including regional differences across the German-, French- and Italian-speaking cantons
• Fluent in German and French; professional working proficiency in English. Italian and/or Swiss German familiarity is a plus
• Willingness to travel across Switzerland and occasionally to Ohme HQ in London
• Experience with CRM tools and structured sales processes

Benefits

You’ll get to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up with global ambitions that is cutting edge, passionate about sustainability and seeks to make the world a better place. Our benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• And others!

Ohme is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We actively seek out a diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed and to feel included.