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**Vanguard seeks experienced, bilingual (French/English) Senior Sales Executive** to spearhead expansion in France across digital and retail segments. Key tasks: **new business development** (online platforms, retail banks, IFAs), **relationship management**, and industry events representation. **Required**: 7-10+ years in asset management/ETF distribution, **deep understanding** of French retail and digital distribution, and **strong commercial skills**. Internal collaboration with marketing, product, and capital markets teams. Drive **long-term asset growth** and **client-centric** low-cost investing. Hybrid working model.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Paris
- Country
- France
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Bringing Vanguards mission to life
At Vanguard, we take a stand for all investors, treating them fairly and giving them the best chance for investment success.
In France, our ambition is to build a scalable, client-centric distribution model focused on low-cost investing, ETFs and index funds, adapted to a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive to drive Vanguards expansion across digital and retail segments in France.
The role combines new business development and strategic account management, covering online platforms, retail banks, IFAs and emerging digital distributors.
Core Responsibilities
- Business Development & Growth: Identify and develop new relationships across digital platforms, retail banks and IFAs.
- Strategic Account Management: Manage and grow key partnerships to drive long-term asset growth.
- Digital & Retail Market Leadership: Position Vanguard as a leader across online distribution channels.
- Client Engagement: Deliver presentations, manage relationships and represent Vanguard in industry events.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product and capital markets teams.
Key Skills & Experience
- 710+ years experience in asset management or ETF distribution.
- Strong knowledge of retail and digital distribution in France (platforms, IFAs, insurance).
- Deep understanding of ETFs and index investing.
- Strong relationship management and commercial skills.
- Fluency in French and English.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinker with execution focus.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
Alignment with Vanguard values: client-first, long-term, low-cost philosophy.
Why this role matters
This role is critical to accelerating Vanguards growth in France by expanding distribution and driving adoption of low-cost investment solutions across retail channels.
Special Factors
Hybrid working model
Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
We are Vanguard. Together, were changing the way the world invests.
We invest with purposefocused on long-term outcomes, low costs and client-first principles.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
