Sales Business Development Manager – DACH (Switzerland focus)

About the role

AVANTCHA is seeking an ambitious Sales & Business Development Manager to accelerate commercial growth in Switzerland, with the potential to expand across the DACH region. The role is fully remote and requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship‑building abilities, and a passion for luxury hospitality and premium brands.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial growth strategy for Switzerland, laying groundwork for DACH expansion.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across luxury hospitality, premium retail, corporate gifting, wholesale and foodservice sectors.
• Conduct market analysis, monitor competitor activity and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, onboarding and ongoing account management.
• Prepare tailored commercial proposals, presentations and consistently achieve sales targets.
• Build long‑term relationships with hospitality groups, distributors, consultants and industry associations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales or Key Account Management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business in the Swiss market.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, premium food & beverage, FMCG, retail or luxury consumer brands is preferred.
• Existing network in luxury hospitality, hotels, restaurants or corporate sectors is advantageous.
• Fluent in German and English; French and additional European languages are a strong asset.