Business Development Partner

Krila Consultancy & Recruitment

. Leverage an existing network within the Swiss startup, scaleup, and business community .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong ability to leverage an established network within Switzerland's startup and business ecosystem to build relationships and identify opportunities for HR consultancy and people advisory services. Proficient in facilitating introductions and fostering long-term client partnerships while navigating the challenges faced by growing businesses.

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Established Network Within Switzerland's Startup EcosystemExperience In Business DevelopmentHR Consulting ExpertiseRelationship-Building SkillsFluency In English

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentHR ConsultingStartup AdvisoryProfessional Services

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingOpportunity SpottingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Swiss Startup CommunityScaleupEntrepreneurial EcosystemDecision-MakersClient Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage an existing network within the Swiss startup, scaleup, and business community
Connect Krila with founders, CEOs, COOs, and other relevant decision-makers
Identify businesses that could benefit from practical HR consultancy and people advisory services
Facilitate warm introductions and initial conversations
Help create opportunities for meaningful, long-term client partnerships
Focus on introductions and relationship-building while Krila manages discovery meetings, proposals, consulting engagements, and client delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Established network within Switzerland's startup, scaleup, entrepreneurial, or business ecosystem
Relationships with founders, business owners, executives, investors, or other decision-makers
Understanding of the challenges growing businesses face as their teams and organizations evolve
Experience in business development, HR consulting, professional services, startup advisory, or related fields
Confidence communicating in English
French or German would be a valuable advantage
Ability to build relationships and spot opportunities rather than follow traditional sales scripts
Must agree to an independent, commission-only partnership with no fixed salary or retainer
Must be based in Switzerland's entrepreneurial or business community

Benefits

Comp & perks

40% commission on the first collected client invoice, excluding VAT and similar indirect taxes
15% commission on subsequent projects with the same client during the first 12 months
No fixed working hours, sales quotas, or mandatory schedules
Freedom to combine this partnership with existing professional activities
Opportunity to collaborate with a Swiss-based consultancy and build a long-term professional relationship
90-day, non-exclusive independent partnership with flexibility and clear expectations