Our client is a leading International Asset Manager with a very wide range of investment funds. We are looking for a Sales Executive to attract new prospects and service existing clients with the goal of developing business and increasing assets in French speaking Switzerland.
Sales Manager
Job Description:
- Promote investment funds to Banks, Independent Asset Managers, Family Offices and Pension Funds in French-speaking Switzerland
- Make proactive outbound calls to new and existing clients to sell the firm’s investment capabilities
- Develop existing client relationships and establish new ones
- Assess client needs thereby creating sales opportunities within the firm’s investment solutions
- Service clients and act as the primary intermediary between the client and the Fund Managers
- Collaborate closely with Client Relationship Services, Product Management, Marketing and other teams to provide effective coverage of client needs
Required Profile:
- 5 – 10 years of experience in the Asset Management industry or third party distribution
- Ideal background as Sales Manager, Sales Support, Relationship Manager for Financial Intermediaries
- Above average sales skills, with a strong appetite for business growth
- Relationship Manager – Hunter mentality, and revenue driven
- Ability to work with minimal supervision. Self-starter and hands-on mentality
- Great communication and presentation skills, with fluency in spoken and written French and English
- Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Related professional exams or studying towards CFA or CIIA is valued
- Passionate about financial markets and multi asset financial products
- Kowledge of the French-speaking Switzerland environment required