Architecture Sales InternSustainable Architecture Intelligent Buildings

Are you a passionate and innovative architect who is driven to make a positive impact on the world

We are a climatetech ETH spinoff developing an innovative solution to make architecture more sustainable and buildings more intelligent. Solskin is a climateadaptive building envelope solution that combines dynamic (moving) photovoltaic modules with intelligent AIdriven shading to provide optimal building energy management and improve occupant comfort. Solskin uses advanced AIalgorithms utilizing weather and user data to optimize energy savings and comfort for highest quality and sustainable living and working spaces.

As a Architecture / Sales Intern at ZSR you will have the opportunity to promote plan and integrate this cuttingedge climate technology and contribute to the market deployment of Solskin and maximize its social and climate impact. You will be given a high level of independence and responsibility and will be able to see the tangible results of your work as Solskin is installed on buildings in Switzerland and around the world.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities of Role:

You will be responsible for reaching out to new leads organizing presentations educating architects and customers about Solskins capabilities and developing architecturally stunning and sustainable Solskin integrations for our future clients. You will collaborate closely with our Business Unit and be an integral part of the architecture team. You will also have the opportunity to travel within Switzerland and eventually internationally for client visits and trade shows. This role offers a chance to learn from experts and innovators in the field and work alongside them.

Involved tasks:

• Organize meetings and showcases of Solskin with potential customers and interested architects.
• Support or colead the development of architectural concepts integrating Solskin into new construction and retrofitting projects.
• Prepare convincing and aesthetic presentations texts images and videos for sales and marketing purposes.
• Participate in and coorganize fairs and exhibitions as a Solskin representative.
• Support with the organization of pilot or commercial installations.
• Organizational and administrative support such as pre and postprocessing of customer visits recording and maintaining customer relations and master data in CRM project recording.

You will work very closely with Dr. Vesna Kosoric (Head of Architecture) and Djordje Cebic (Architecture and Visualisations) as well as Alexander Zst (Head of Business).

Requirements

Education:

• Min. Bachelor Degree ETH/FH in Architecture or related discipline HF graduates in related disciplines are also considered
• Architectural designers EFZ with highly significant experience can be considered
• Training in solar architecture is a plus
• Commercial apprenticeship EFZ or experience can be a plus

Mindset:

• Creative mind passionate about architecture and intelligent technology aware of the challenges involved with climate change particularly in the architecture space feeling the urge to work on solutions.
• Perfectionist mindset when it comes to aesthetics
• Outgoing personality and a sales altitude

Experience:

• Practical experience working as an architect is a plus
• Experience in creating offers is a plus
• Experience with Vectorworks AutoCad Rhino Adobe Photoshop (or Adobe Creative Cloud in general) 3dMax Blender or Unreal Engine are a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems is a plus

Desired Skills:

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• German and English proficiency
• French or Italian proficiency is a plus Swiss German is a plus
• Fast learning capabilities affinity for technology
• Passionate about architecture and intelligent technology aware of the challenges involved with climate change

Benefits

Our values:

At ZSR we believe in treating each other with respect and compassion and we are looking for someone who shares this belief. If you are a selfstarter with a getting it done attitude. If you join us youll be an early team member in helping us shape:

1. Our company culture
2. The Solskin brand
3. The direction & focus of our products

Why youll love ZSR:

• Flexibility of a hybrid work environment. You can arrange start and finish times around your life (walking the dog petting your cat training for your next marathon at lunch picking up kids etc). However we love being in our office together and some office days will be required for this position
• A great culture an opendoor policy and a focus on responsibility and mutual trust and support
• Working with a skilled highachieving experienced and fun teamwith lots of opportunities to develop your professional career and grow with the company
• Team events game nights and much more

We offer extensions and full positions for interns that excel.

If interested please attach your CV if applicable your portfolio and a motivation letter. Please note that you must be allowed to work in Switzerland to be eligible for the internship.

If your profile does not exactly match this application but still feel like this is the job for you we encourage you to send us your application. You can find the contact on our webpage.