THE JOB
As a Senior Client Development Manager, you will drive strategic new business growth for Ticketmaster Switzerland by identifying, developing, and closing high-value partnerships across sports, entertainment, and culture.
This is a pure hunter role focused on new client acquisition and deal execution. You will own the full sales cycle and play a key role in expanding Ticketmaster’s footprint in Switzerland.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
1. Identify and prioritize new business opportunities in the Swiss market
2. Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline
3. Lead the full sales cycle from outreach to contract closure
4. Negotiate with senior stakeholders including promoters and venues
5. Develop tailored commercial proposals
6. Drive contract negotiations and closing phases
7. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Consulting, and Product
8. Monitor market trends and growth opportunities
9. Represent Ticketmaster in industry networks
10. Maintain CRM tracking, forecasting, and reporting
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (OR TECHNICAL SKILLS)
11. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
12. Strong B2B sales or business development experience
13. Proven ability to close complex deals
14. Experience with sales pipelines and forecasting
15. Strong negotiation skills
16. Experience with C-level stakeholders
17. Salesforce or CRM experience
18. Fluent Swiss German, French and communicable English is required, Italian a plus
YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)
19. Strong hunter mindset
20. Structured and disciplined working style
21. High ownership and accountability
22. Strategic thinking with execution focus
23. Strong stakeholder management
24. Ability to prioritize high-value opportunities
LIFE AT TICKETMASTER
We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.
Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.
We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.
Our work is guided by our values:
Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.
Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team
Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent
Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.