Description

?? Location: Lausanne, Switzerland 
?? Start Date: Immediate 
?? Languages Required: English & Spanish/German (Fluent) 

Are you ready to revolutionize the clean energy space while building a meaningful career? 

Join SmartHelio, a Y Combinator-backed deeptech startup headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and help reshape solar energy performance using cutting-edge AI and advanced diagnostics. 

SmartHelio is on a mission to make solar energy truly sustainable by reducing energy losses and improving asset reliability. We've been recognized globally, including as a “Best for the World” company by B Corporation. Learn more at www.smarthelio.com. 

?? About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Technical Sales Representative to join our Swiss office. This role is ideal for a dynamic, early-career professional (aged 25–30) with a technical background in PV or energy engineering who is eager to bridge the gap between innovation and client needs. 

You will play a pivotal role in understanding customer challenges in PV asset management and positioning our advanced AI-powered software as the best solution for their needs. 

You’ll work closely with our global sales, product, and engineering teams in Switzerland and India. 

?? Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of SmartHelio’s products and effectively communicate their value to technical and business stakeholders to solve their technical challenges. 

• Actively identify and engage potential clients across Europe and Latin America. 

• Set up meetings or calls between potential customers. 

• Build trusted relationships with technical & commercial stakeholders and manage a pipeline of interested prospects. 

• Maintain accurate lead and opportunity records via HubSpot CRM. 

• Support the end-to-end sales cycle, from initial contact to signed deal. 

? Your Profile

• Degree in Electrical, PV, Energy Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 

• Fluent in English and another language (ideally, Spanish or German). 

• 1–3 years of experience in technical sales or client-facing roles (internships or projects in renewable energy a preference). 

• Entrepreneurial experience and/or worked in startups, and thrive in dynamic, high-ownership environments. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Curious, proactive, and driven to create impact in the energy space. 

• Willingness to travel across Europe and abroad for client visits or conferences. 

?? Why Join Us

• Salary: CHF 3’500/month + performance-based bonus (signed contracts). 

• Possibility for ESOPs 

• High growth opportunity

• Work in a mission-driven, fast-paced startup solving real climate challenges. 

• Join a global team across Switzerland, India, and the US. 

• Gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge solar technologies and AI. 

• Opportunities for career growth and leadership as we scale globally. 

• Weekly flexibility for partial remote work. 

• Become part of the Swiss startup ecosystem and the international solar energy community. 

?? How to Apply

You can apply through our carreer page as well: https://smarthelio.com/careers/

SmartHelio Sàrl
Route des Flumeaux
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