Sales Executive – France (Digital & Retail Focus)

Bringing Vanguard’s 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 Vanguard’s 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

• 7-10+ 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 Vanguard’s 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, we’re changing the way the world invests.

We invest with purpose-focused 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.