About the job

About R17 VenturesR17 Ventures is a Swiss-based growth agency with teams in Switzerland and Cape Town. We help B2B and B2C companies grow through performance marketing, data, technology and sales enablement. Unlike many agencies that focus on individual channels, we offer an integrated approach that covers the entire digital sales journey - from lead generation and nurturing to conversion optimization and reporting.

Our success is closely linked to our clients success. Many of our partnerships include performance-based compensation models, creating a culture where commercial thinking, accountability and measurable results matter. We’re looking for a Sales Representative to help us scale our outbound sales efforts and bring our proposition to new clients and markets.

The OpportunityThis is not a traditional sales role. We’re looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking, business development expertise, and modern sales execution to help accelerate R17’s growth. You will take ownership of our outbound sales activities, manage inbound opportunities, drive prospect engagement, coordinate pitches, and guide prospects through the full sales cycle. You will work closely with leadership and delivery teams to ensure our commercial approach reflects the quality and depth of our services.

The ideal candidate understands how to sell consultative, value-based solutions rather than commoditized products and is excited by the challenge of building relationships with decision-makers across a variety of industries.

• Key ResponsibilitiesOutbound Growth & Business DevelopmentDevelop and execute a scalable outbound sales strategy aligned with company growth targets
• Build and manage prospecting initiatives across multiple channels including LinkedIn, email, phone, events, and referrals
• Continuously improve outreach approaches, messaging, and sales processes using data and market insights

• Sales Cycle ManagementOwn opportunities throughout the entire sales process, from first contact to signed agreement
• Qualify inbound enquiries and convert them into commercial opportunities
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand client goals, challenges, commercial models, and growth opportunities
• Develop tailored commercial proposals and business cases

• Strategic Client EngagementCoordinate and steer prospect pitches together with internal specialists
• Position R17’s integrated service offering in a clear and compelling way
• Demonstrate how marketing, technology, analytics, telemarketing, and customer journey optimization contribute to measurable business outcomes

• Market & Commercial DevelopmentRepresent R17 at conferences, networking events, and industry gatherings
• Provide market feedback that contributes to service development, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
• Identify new opportunities, partnerships, and target segments that support sustainable growth

• What We’re Looking ForRequired ExperienceProven track record in B2B sales (5+ years)
• Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong outbound sales and prospecting experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently generate opportunities rather than relying solely on inbound leads
• Experience building and managing a sales pipeline from prospecting through closing

• Preferred BackgroundExperience within digital marketing, advertising, lead generation, SaaS, technology, consulting, or related industries
• Understanding of performance marketing concepts and digital customer acquisition channels
• Experience selling services rather than purely transactional products

• Skills & CompetenciesStrong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to understand business challenges and translate them into commercial opportunities
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating independently in a remote environment
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work cross-functionally
• Ability to effectively leverage AI tools and automation platforms to improve productivity, research, prospecting, and communication

LanguagesFluent German and English (both required)

TravelWillingness to travel regularly to Switzerland, client locations, and South Africa

• What We OfferRemote-first working environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive fixed salary plus uncapped performance-based compensation
• Direct impact on the growth trajectory of a dynamic and ambitious company
• Access to a highly skilled team spanning performance marketing, analytics, web development, and telemarketing
• A differentiated service offering that solves real business challenges rather than selling isolated marketing tactics
• A culture that values initiative, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement

Why Join R17?If you’re excited by the challenge of building relationships, creating opportunities, andhelping businesses grow through measurable results, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that believes growth comes from combining great strategy, strong execution, and genuine partnership with clients.

Apply via this job posting or contact us directly to start the conversation.