Co-founder, Director of Business Development

**Position Title**: Co-Founder & Director of Business Development (Partner Level)

**Activity Rate**:20-40% (1 to 2 days per week)**

**Location**:Zurich Gallery (Mandatory attendance for working days)**

Our Mission:
**FDM Fine Crafts** (Luxury Art Gallery & Artisan Agent) is a benchmark in promoting European excellence. We are the **exclusive agents of four prestigious design houses in Switzerland** and recently **opened a contemporary design gallery in Zurich**. We are launching a **major R&D project** aimed at creating **spectacular and unprecedented architectural interior structures**. We merge fine craftsmanship with **innovative technical processes** to redefine luxury fit-out. Our ambition is to become the global leader in this segment, targeting luxury houses, prestigious architecture firms, and high-end retail.

The Role and Responsibilities:
We are looking for a partner whose core mission is to **drive sales for our existing businesses** and strategically commercialize our new technology. The role requires an initial dedication of **20-40% of their time**, with the understanding that **this workload will increase significantly as the company’s sales and market adoption develop.**
- **Commercial Execution (Immediate Focus)**:

- **Drive immediate sales and business growth for the existing Zurich gallery and the agent activity.**:

- Manage and cultivate high-value client relationships, particularly within the Swiss **HNWI** community and the art sphere.
- **Innovation Commercialization (Future Focus)**:

- **Lead the market launch and sales of our new Architectural Innovation Project** once the final stage of R&D is complete.
- **Leverage the existing network** to secure pilot projects and establish the new product as the industry standard.
- **Strategic & Operational Structuring (Ongoing)**:

- Define the overall monetization strategy and participate in strategic decisions (pricing, positioning).

Your Ideal Profile:
You are more than just an investor; you are a proven entrepreneur with a strong, actionable network:

- **Experience**:8 to 12 years** of successful experience in **business development, high-end B2B sales, or project management within the luxury, art, architecture, or real estate sectors.**:

- **Network is Essential**:A strong, existing network of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) in Switzerland and key players within the global art, design, and luxury sphere is essential.**:

- **Skills & Mindset (Sales Focus)**:

- **Proven negotiation and closing skills** in high-value, long-cycle sales environments.
- **Exceptional proficiency in client relationship management (CRM) and relationship building** within the exclusive luxury and artistic community.
- **Must-Have Passion**: A deep **passion for design, craftsmanship, and a desire to contribute to more soulful living** through high-quality, meaningful interior environments.
- **Financial Commitment**: Ability to invest **120,000 to 150,000 CHF**. This investment will be structured via a **Convertible Loan** (Prêt Convertible) that converts to equity at a later valuation event.

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to become **Co-Founder** of an innovative company already established and revenue-generating in the luxury market.
- An equity stake **secured by the conversion of your loan** at a later valuation event.
- **A full-time salary opportunity once the innovation is commercially launched in the market.**:

- Unique valuation potential on a highly attractive niche market.
- The chance to focus entirely on commercial growth while the Founder oversees **Artistic Direction** and **R&D (Technical Innovation)**.

Type d'emploi : Temps de travail : 20-40%, CDI

Rémunération : CHF20 000,00 à CHF40 000,00 par an

Avantages:

- Plan de participation aux bénéfices

Lieu du poste : Déplacements fréquents