Key Account Director (Swiss-German Speaking)

Ebury is a fast‑growing fintech that equips ambitious businesses with an integrated platform for accounts, foreign‑exchange hedging and financing, helping them operate and scale across borders. The company, founded in 2009, now employs over 2,000 people in nearly 70 cities and is looking for a Key Account Director (Swiss‑German speaking) to join its Zurich office and become a leading voice for the brand in the Swiss market. In this position you will drive the expansion of the Ebury brand by conducting independent market research and launching targeted campaigns aimed at larger SME clients. You will shape sales strategies based on client feedback and market insight, originate new business with prospects that have turnovers above £50 million, and sell cash‑management, FX‑hedging and payment solutions. Daily activities also include deep‑dive analyses of client strategies, delivering tailored Ebury solutions, maintaining ongoing contact, logging call reports in Salesforce and providing high‑quality service backed by strong product knowledge. The role requires a proven record of managing sales teams, ideally within foreign‑exchange or other cross‑border financial services such as international payments and cash management. Candidates should have solid experience in the financial‑services sector, a network in that space is a strong advantage, and must demonstrate the energy and motivation needed to inspire a sales organisation. First‑class communication skills and the ability to negotiate and build senior‑level relationships with SME customers are essential, as is fluency in Swiss‑German together with business‑level English. Ebury offers a highly competitive commission structure with unlimited earning potential, an impressive suite of products including supplier‑payment financing, and opportunities for international development such as global Sales Boot Camps. The company supports career progression through mentorship from senior sales managers, access to cutting‑edge, tailor‑made sales tools, and a dynamic, collaborative culture that values personal growth. The position is based onsite in Zurich, providing a vibrant environment and a generous benefits package that typically includes health care and social benefits. What the role asks for: - Proven sales‑management track record, preferably in FX or cross‑border finance - Experience in financial services (network advantageous) - Fluency in Swiss‑German - Business‑level proficiency in English - Generous commission structure with unlimited earning potential (nice‑to‑have) - International development opportunities, e.g., global Sales Boot Camps (nice‑to‑have) - Dedicated mentorship from senior Sales Managers (nice‑to‑have) - Access to cutting‑edge, tailor‑made sales technology (nice‑to‑have)