Business Development Manager

Safeguard Global AG (Switzerland); Genf; Remote; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote‑First Culture

Global exposure

Learning & Development

Job summary

Safeguard Global is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Switzerland. You will leverage your network and industry expertise to win staff leasing business and launch a new events venture while shaping long-term partnerships with clients across hospitality, events, and staffing sectors.

The role demands a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset and strong fluency in English and French, with German a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development or sales leadership in events or staffing.
• Proven track record in building client relationships and closing deals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and French; German a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to design new business lines.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through staff leasing and workforce solutions in Switzerland.
• Design, launch, and scale a new events business.
• Own the client journey from opportunity to partnership.
• Collaborate with recruitment to meet client staffing needs.
• Build strategic accounts and sustainable revenue streams.
• Define go-to-market strategy for Switzerland.

Skills

Networking

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Relationship building

Fluent French English

Job description

How about a Job That Works For You? Ever dreamt of a profession where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around. Our Work in Any Way approach means you can call your couch your office or a café halfway across the world your boardroom, while still having the flexibility to make school runs and essential errands which may end up in a detour to a scenic park to continue your work day and meet deadlines.

As our Business Development Manager, you will have a unique entrepreneurial mission focused on building a new growth engine for the business. This role brings together business development, entrepreneurship and operational leadership. You’ll initially use your network and industry expertise to drive revenue through staff leasing and workforce solutions in Switzerland, while simultaneously designing, launching and scaling a new events business. In turn, this business will create a long‑term pipeline of temporary staffing demand, with a particular focus on the HORECA sector.

How you will make a difference:

Use your established network and industry expertise to unlock new opportunities, winning new staff leasing business and generating immediate commercial impact in the Swiss market.

Shape and execute a winning commercial strategy that expands Safeguard Global’s client portfolio and strengthens our presence across Switzerland.

Spot opportunities before others do, identifying workforce demand across hospitality, events, catering and other high‑potential sectors.

Own the client journey from opportunity to partnership, leading compelling meetings, presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations.

Turn opportunities into successful workforce solutions, partnering closely with recruitment teams to ensure we deliver against our clients’ evolving staffing needs.

Build and grow strategic accounts, creating sustainable revenue streams and contributing directly to ambitious growth targets.

Bring a brand‑new events business to life, taking ownership of its development from initial concept and strategy through to launch and growth.

Define what success looks like, shaping the business model, market positioning, service offering and go‑to‑market strategy.

Identify and capture opportunities across the Swiss events market, including corporate events, trade shows, hospitality, private events, festivals and sporting events.

Create a sustainable model for growth, generating ongoing temporary staffing demand that complements and strengthens Safeguard Global’s wider workforce solutions business.

Work hand‑in‑hand with our HORECA recruitment team, anticipating workforce requirements and ensuring the right staffing support is aligned with upcoming event activity.

Act as a trusted commercial advisor, understanding client challenges and translating them into effective workforce and event staffing solutions.

Connect the dots between our events and staffing businesses, identifying opportunities where both can work together to create greater commercial value.

Set the standard for an exceptional client experience, ensuring strong delivery, lasting relationships and high levels of satisfaction across every interaction.

What will make you stand out:

• Strong experience within the events industry, bringing deep market knowledge, industry insight and a clear understanding of what it takes to build and grow a successful events business.
• A proven commercial track record, with experience winning new business, opening doors and turning opportunities into long‑term client relationships.
• Experience building, growing or scaling event businesses or services, with the confidence to take an idea from concept through to commercial success.
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss events, hospitality and HORECA landscape, including the opportunities, challenges and key players shaping the market.
• A natural entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition, creativity and drive to build something new rather than simply manage what already exists.
• A strategic thinker who knows how to execute, turning commercial ideas into clear plans, tangible action and measurable business results.
• A consultative approach to business development, with the ability to understand client challenges, identify opportunities and create solutions that deliver real value.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and build credibility with stakeholders at every level.
• A strong understanding of how successful events come together, from the commercial opportunity through to operational and workforce requirements.
• Fluent French and English languages are essential, with German language skills giving you an additional advantage in the Swiss market.

About Us:

We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. Yep, we handle global solutions for over 1500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our vibe. We’re a community of 2000+ Guardians, spread‑out all‑over 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote first and flexible workforce.

Why become a Guardian:

• International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
• Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.
• Remote‑First Vibes: Work from your couch, a cafe, or your favorite hideaway. We’re all about making anywhere your office.
• Balancing Act Champions: Family time? Hobbies? We get it. Your life matters, and so does your job.

What's Cookin' at Safeguard Global

• Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way)
• Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.
• 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.
• Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.
• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
• Coworking Space: Need to meet with a client, utilize admin services or just get out of the house? We’ve got you covered with flexible workspace options based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.

Safeguard Global builds adaptive solutions for organizations seeking to thrive in the global economy. Through a combination of workforce management data, technologies, services and market expertise, Safeguard Global enables success through smarter, more efficient global employee management, recruitment, payroll, onboarding, expense management and more.