ABOUT HIGH POTENTIALS

High Potentials pursues the mission of understanding the universe within the human organism.

We combine artificial intelligence, biology, medicine, and high-performance computing to precisely decode the foundations of life. Our goal is to understand how aging, disease, and biological limitations emerge — and what is required to overcome them.

We aim to support humanity on its path toward radical longevity. Our long-term vision is to view immortality not as a myth, but as a scientific challenge that can be understood, researched, and ultimately made technologically possible.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on scientific and engineering excellence. High Potentials is built for people who ask big questions, seek demanding challenges, and are driven by curiosity, discipline, and long-term thinking.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who show initiative, take responsibility, and consistently deliver excellence.

A strong work ethic, clear priorities, and precise communication are essential to us. Knowledge should be shared concisely, clearly, and reliably, enabling every team member to contribute directly to the progress of our mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an exceptional Client Partner on a temporary contractor basis to provide seamless maternity leave coverage for an existing Client Partner in Zurich.

As a Client Partner, you will manage a high-value portfolio of clients, building strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and ensuring continuity, trust, and commercial momentum throughout the coverage period. This role requires a strong understanding of client relationship management, talent strategy, executive hiring, and market dynamics in order to deliver differentiated value and position HighPotential as a trusted partner for ambitious companies and exceptional talent.

You will influence senior-level decisions, identify new partnership opportunities, support client growth, and collaborate closely with internal teams to exceed client expectations. The role is designed to maintain full client coverage, strengthen long-term relationships, and contribute to HighPotential’s mission of connecting outstanding people with organizations shaping the future.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, client-focused leader with 5–7 years of client-facing experience in sales, business development, executive search, recruitment, or talent advisory. They will have a proven track record of growing revenue, managing senior client relationships, building trust quickly, and working effectively within small, collaborative teams.

This is a fixed-term contractor engagement designed to ensure seamless continuity and strong client performance during the maternity leave period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Client Partnerships

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, including founders, Directors, VPs, C-level executives, HR leaders, and business unit decision-makers, aligning HighPotential’s talent and partnership solutions with their core business objectives.

• Develop and execute insight-led client strategies that drive meaningful business growth, long-term talent impact, and stronger leadership pipelines.

  Deliver compelling, executive-level presentations that clearly articulate HighPotential’s value proposition, securing strong client commitment and long-term partnership opportunities.

  
  

  Advanced Sales & Pipeline Management

  
  

• Lead a high-value book of business, driving revenue growth through strategic account development, proactive client engagement, accurate forecasting, and expansion opportunities.

• Leverage market insights, talent trends, leadership hiring data, and client needs to identify and close high-impact partnership opportunities.

• Support and coach team members in identifying actionable client opportunities, strengthening team performance and commercial outcomes.

  
  

  Talent Market & Industry Expertise

• Guide clients through HighPotential’s approach, services, and talent solutions, helping them understand how to attract, assess, and engage exceptional candidates.

• Leverage deep knowledge of executive search, talent advisory, employer branding, leadership hiring, and high-growth market dynamics to position HighPotential as a strategic partner.

• Experiment with innovative partnership and sales strategies, continuously improving the client experience and creating scalable solutions that enhance outcomes.

  
  

  Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a team-centered culture by sharing best practices, contributing to team-wide initiatives, and helping elevate overall performance.

• Strategically collaborate with internal teams, including research, talent advisory, operations, and client success, to deliver customized solutions for clients.

• Share insight-driven recommendations that help refine client strategies, improve team knowledge, and strengthen commercial results.

  
  

  Operational Excellence

• Approach every client initiative with enthusiasm, precision, and a strong commitment to quality, setting a high standard for client impact.

• Lead pipeline management with clear goal setting, rigorous forecasting, and consistent progress against revenue objectives.

• Navigate complex client needs and objections with thoughtful, creative solutions, driving successful deal closures and long-term partnerships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5–7 years of experience in client partnerships, business development, executive search, recruitment, talent advisory, or sales, preferably within technology, high-growth companies, consulting, or professional services environments.

• Proven track record of managing complex client portfolios, building senior-level relationships, driving revenue growth, and securing strategic partnership opportunities.

• Experience mentoring junior team members, contributing to a high-performing team culture, and influencing senior stakeholders through executive-level meetings, business reviews, and strategic presentations is highly desirable.