Business Development Manager

Blanc Space (Jansen Media Sàrl) is a growth operator specializing in digital marketing and the creator economy.

The company supports creators, creator-founded businesses, and companies that collaborate with them, providing growth strategy, paid media management, influencer marketing, and performance optimization services.

Founded by Kyle Jansen, who helped grow Skillshare from $5 million to nearly $100 million in revenue, Blanc Space has since worked with more than 50 companies and creators across the creator economy.

While the company operates internationally, a key priority for 2026 is strengthening its integration into the Geneva business ecosystem through the development of local clients, partnerships, and hires.

Conduct a structured analysis of the Geneva business, advertising, and marketing ecosystem.

Identify key sectors, target segments, and high-potential opportunities.

Develop and execute a structured prospecting and client-acquisition strategy.

Identify and develop relationships with Geneva-based companies.

Build and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities.

Lead new-business opportunities from prospecting through to close.

Co-develop and refine Blanc Space's positioning for the Geneva market.

Adapt messaging and commercial proposals to the needs of local businesses and decision-makers.

Identify new opportunities for services, partnerships, and market development.

Identify and develop strategic partnerships within the Geneva ecosystem, including agencies, professional networks, accelerators, and institutions.

Activate and expand an existing network of Geneva-based companies and decision-makers.

Establish relationships with key players across the local business, advertising, and marketing ecosystem.

Represent Blanc Space at professional events, conferences, and networking opportunities in Geneva.

Actively contribute to Blanc Space's visibility and integration within the local business community.

Approximately 5–7 years of professional experience in business development, sales, account management, or another client-facing commercial role.

Previous professional experience within an advertising, media, digital, or marketing agency
, ideally in a commercial or client-facing role.

Demonstrated experience developing new business and building commercial relationships.

An established professional network in Geneva
, with existing relationships among companies, marketing decision-makers, SMEs, agencies, or other relevant local business stakeholders.

Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Strong understanding of the Geneva market and the ability to navigate the local business environment.

Entrepreneurial mindset, strong execution skills, and a high degree of autonomy.

Ability to thrive in a results-oriented environment.

Existing relationships with marketing directors, executives, founders, or other decision-makers in Geneva.

Experience selling marketing, advertising, media, digital, or consulting services.

Growth marketing or performance marketing experience.

Knowledge of the creator economy, influencer marketing, or creator partnership models.
This is a plus, not a requirement.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland, with remote and/or co-working options available.

Initial workload: 50%, approximately 20 hours per week.

Role progression: planned transition to a full-time position by Q1 2027, depending on business growth.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Base salary: CHF 3,000 gross per month at 50%.

Variable compensation:
10% commission on all revenue generated from any new Geneva client personally sourced, originated, and closed by the employee.