Senior Business Development Partner; Freelance | Remote​/Hybrid

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is designed for a well-connected professional already established within the Swiss business landscape, with the network, credibility and market knowledge to help drive YKONE's commercial growth.

We are looking for a partner who can unlock opportunities with leading brands across luxury, watches & jewellery, beauty, tourism, lifestyle and premium services, leveraging YKONE's international expertise, capabilities and client portfolio.

This is more than a prospecting role. We are looking to build a long‑term partnership with an entrepreneurial professional who wants to contribute directly to the development of YKONE in Switzerland.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior decision‑makers across marketing, communications, digital and executive leadership teams.
• Generate and manage a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.
• Understand client challenges and collaborate with YKONE teams to develop tailored solutions and recommendations.
• Participate in commercial presentations, pitches and contract negotiations.
• Represent YKONE within the Swiss marketing, communications and luxury ecosystem. Contribute actively to the expansion of YKONE's presence and client portfolio in Switzerland.

• Proven experience in business development, agency growth, consulting or the sale of high‑value services.
• Established network among marketing, communications, digital or executive decision‑makers in Switzerland.
• Strong understanding of the luxury, watches, beauty, tourism or premium services sectors. Demonstrated ability to open doors, build trusted relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self‑driven approach and strong commercial acumen. Professional fluency in French and English, German is a strong advantage.

• The opportunity to represent one of the world's leading influencer marketing groups. Access to a broad range of expertise across influencer marketing, social media, content production, events and consulting.
• Internationally recognized client references across luxury, beauty, fashion, lifestyle and tourism.
• The support of experienced teams in strategy, influencer marketing, creative, production and client services.
• A flexible collaboration model built around partnership and autonomy.
• A compensation structure tailored to your profile, network and level of involvement.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of a leading international group in Switzerland.

We would love to hear from you.

As an international communication group, we highly value diversity and inclusion. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national or social origin, or disability. Our managers promote flexibility and autonomy, and our home office policies ensure fair working conditions for all team members.

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