Sales Director - Alternative Investments

Michael Page seeks a Senior Sales Director in Geneva to lead capital raising for alternative investments. The role requires 15+ years of experience, fluency in French and English, and a strong network in institutional sales.

This position centers on generating fresh capital inflows by actively prospecting, cultivating relationships, and executing deals. The incumbent will drive the firm's fundraising efforts across various alternative strategies, ensuring a steady pipeline of committed capital from institutional and private clients.

Responsibilities

• Source new investor relationships using personal networks and market engagement.
• Identify and develop business opportunities with family offices, private banks, distributors, and institutional investors.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified investors.
• Manage the full fundraising lifecycle, from initial outreach to final commitment.
• Raise capital for alternative strategies including hedge funds, private debt, and private markets.
• Negotiate deal terms to secure committed capital.
• Create and implement targeted fundraising strategies.
• Ensure strict pipeline discipline with a focus on conversion rates.
• Monitor activity and performance metrics using CRM systems.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, roadshows, and industry events.
• Position investment solutions effectively within a competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with investment and product teams to align offerings with market demand.
• Support due diligence activities with a commercial perspective.
• Help expand the firm's overall investor base.

Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in institutional sales or fundraising within asset management or alternatives.
• A proven track record of raising capital and closing mandates.
• An active and extensive network within institutional investors and wealth management channels.
• A hunter mindset focused on generating new business.
• Demonstrated ability to originate, negotiate, and close deals.
• Strong commercial drive and a revenue-oriented approach.
• Experience with alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, private markets, private debt, and real assets.
• Ability to work autonomously in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Spanish.

What the company offers

• Join a growing and dynamic investment platform.
• A high-impact role with direct influence on capital raising strategy.
• An entrepreneurial environment offering strong autonomy.
• Competitive compensation aligned with performance.

About the company

The firm operates as a growing and dynamic investment platform. It fosters an entrepreneurial environment where employees enjoy strong autonomy in their roles.

• The company is a growing and dynamic investment platform.
• The firm operates in an entrepreneurial environment with strong autonomy.