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Account Manager & Talent Acquisition Specialist – Bern / German-speaking Switzerland (80–100%)

  • Hybrid
    • Bern
  • Corporate

Job description

Sword Group is looking for an entrepreneurial and motivated professional to join our Bern office as an Account Manager & Talent Acquisition Specialist for the German-speaking region of Switzerland. In this key role, you will be responsible for expanding and developing our business activities, managing relationships with leading organizations, and identifying qualified talent in collaboration with our central Recruitment Team. By matching client needs with the right expertise, you will play a crucial role in the sustainable growth of the Sword Group.

Your Main Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop an existing portfolio of key accounts while building long-term client relationships.

  • Identify new business opportunities, acquire new clients, and strengthen Sword’s market presence in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

  • Analyze client needs and propose suitable service, project, and staffing solutions.

  • Manage the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification through to contract signature.

  • Translate client requirements into recruitment briefs and work closely with the central Recruitment Team.

  • Identify, assess, and attract qualified IT professionals for client projects.

  • Provide end-to-end candidate support, from recruitment through successful onboarding.

  • Build and maintain a strong network of IT specialists and industry professionals.

  • Connect client requirements with the right talent, creating lasting value for all stakeholders.

  • Collaborate closely with Sword teams and our nearshore and offshore delivery centers.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Several years of experience in the IT services industry, ideally in account management, recruitment, or business development.

  • Proven track record in developing and growing client relationships.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-driven and results-oriented approach.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to match client needs with the right talent.

  • Interest in emerging technologies and digital innovation.

  • Native-level German and good proficiency of French and English.

What We Offer

  • Permanent full-time position.

  • Workplace in Bern (or by mutual agreement).

  • Flexible start date.

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Details

Hybrid
  • Bern

What's on offer

Continous Training

Develop your knowledge and benefit from a large training catalog

25 days paid vacations (+1)

All of our employees are entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year. And December 24th is offered

Regular social events

Monthly events to gather in small or large groups.

Great team members

Respect and kindness are key values in our workplace.

International contexts

Projects within international-scale groups.

Innovation

Contribute to impactful and innovative projects in various sectors of activity.

Little pleasures

Our employees benefit from a program of very interesting advantages and discounts.

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About us

Sword has been a leading player in Switzerland for more than 20 years in consulting and IT services, software development, infrastructure management, and quality assurance. From our offices in Geneva, Nyon, Lausanne, Fribourg, and Sion, and in collaboration with the Group's centers worldwide, our nearly 400 employees accompany large organizations, private companies, and government agencies in their technological transformations.