Sales Manager – French-speaking Switzerland (m|f|x) Zürich

Flossbach von Storch is one of Europe's largest independent asset managers. With around 400 employees, we manage approximately €60 billion in assets on behalf of private and institutional clients. Since our founding in 1998, we have stood for first-class investment management based on a fundamentally driven investment approach. Our mission is to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals, empowering them to shape their lives according to their own aspirations.

To strengthen our presence in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie) and further expand our position as an independent investment partner for institutional and wholesale clients, we are looking - together with our Sales team in Zurich - for an entrepreneurial sales professional with a strong network across the region, a genuine hunter mentality, and a proven ability to acquire new clients while building long-term relationships.

Tasks

• Business Development: Proactivelyacquirenew clients while expanding existing relationships with institutional investors (pension funds, foundations, insurance companies), external asset managers, banks, and family offices
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary relationship manager for institutional andwealthclients in French-speaking Switzerland
• Market Development: Build on and continuously strengthen Flossbach von Storch's market presence across Romandie 
• Marketing & Events: Independently plan, organize, and execute marketing and sales activities, including client events, conferences, roadshows, and investment presentations
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Investment, Marketing, and Client Service teams to ensurean outstanding client experience

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Qualifications: Completed banking apprenticeship and/or university degree; alternatively, a professional qualification such as CFA, CEFA/CIIA, or an equivalent certification
• Experience: Several years of successful sales experience within the institutional and/or wealth business in Switzerland, supported by a well-established network among institutional investors, asset managers, or other professional market participants-ideally in French-speaking Switzerland
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of capital markets and in-depth knowledge of active investment strategies; experience in fixed income is an advantage.
• Personal Attributes: Entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication and presentation skills, a high degree of initiative, strong business development and relationship management capabilities, proven closing ability, a professional presence, and willingness to travel throughout French-speaking Switzerland
• Languages: Fluent French and English, both written and spoken. German language skills are a plus

That awaits you

• Successful company with fast decision-making processes and a long-term focus 
• Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility 
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and networking to build connections
• Structured onboarding as well as professional and methodological training

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Contact

Location

Fraumünsterstrasse 21, CH-8001 Zürich