CEO, On-Line Alternative Investments Information Provider – Zurich recruitment
This individual will be responsible for developing existing relationships, understanding where opportunities lie for the business, and driving exposure to new clients where key influencers are often known but need to be engaged around the Firms proposition. They will be naturally entrepreneurial but not overtly “salesy” and will create opportunities through personal credibility, their understanding of dynamics within the private equity world and their management of effective solution delivery to clients. Paramount is a sound understanding of the world of private equity and both the willingness and ability to help grow a company. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland
The successful candidate will have previous management experience and will have the ability to take the reigns of a business entering its second stage of growth. He/She has a proven track record in sales and/or business development, ideally in a start-up or a smaller, entrepreneurial firm which has gone through a period of sustained growth. A combination of previous strategic exposure and the involvement in a company’s expansion is fundamental for this role. The suitable candidates will also have an excellent academic background complemented by a “grow and run” attitude. Exceptional communication skills and ability to work as a part of a smaller team are a prerequisite and additional language skills, especially German, would be advantage.