Sales Support Associate - Business Development

BlueOrchard seeks a Sales Support Associate to aid its business development team in Zurich with a remote setup, focusing on sales material creation, client analysis, and event coordination.

This position sits within the business development division and assists the Global Head of Business Development alongside senior sales staff. The role plays a key part in advancing the organization's expansion plans.

Responsibilities

• Handle information exchange before and after sales transactions
• Develop, improve, and update promotional materials for sales
• Collaborate with the international team to evaluate new prospects and explore market entry opportunities
• Contribute ideas for marketing initiatives, product placement, and event planning
• Arrange roadshows and manage the distribution of new sales resources

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in client-facing marketing, sales, or sales support within the investment management sector
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in business administration, economics, or finance
• Proven ability to plan and organize events while managing several tasks simultaneously
• Strong command of Microsoft Office software
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities in both English and German

Nice to have

• Familiarity with impact investing concepts
• CFA or CAIA certification
• French language proficiency
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce

What the company offers

• Join a rapidly expanding global organization dedicated to financial inclusion and addressing climate change
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth
• Work alongside a diverse, multicultural team distributed worldwide
• Receive competitive compensation alongside promising career advancement paths

About the company

BlueOrchard operates as a prominent global impact investment manager, recognized for generating financial returns while achieving tangible social and environmental results. As a subsidiary of Schroders, the firm leverages over two centuries of institutional expertise to combine specialized impact investing strategies with robust governance and infrastructure, particularly targeting emerging and frontier markets.

• Pioneering approach to impact investing with a focus on emerging and frontier markets
• Integration of specialist impact investing capabilities with institutional-grade infrastructure
• Commitment to delivering measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• CV
• cover letter

Application language: English