Our client, a leading gourmet food and fine beverage distributor in Switzerland, is expanding its commercial team. The company specialises in high end delicatessen, artisan food products, premium beverages, boutique wine labels, and supplies luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, gourmet retailers and specialty stores across Western Switzerland.

To strengthen their presence in Suisse Romande (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Fribourg), they are recruiting an Area Sales Manager with strong experience in the food, HoReCa or specialty retail sector.

Responsibilities:

Develop and grow a portfolio of HoReCa and premium retail clients (luxury hotels, Michelin restaurants, gourmet shops, delicatessens)
Promote a selection of fine foods such as truffle products, caviar, artisanal oils, premium beverages and specialty wine labels
Identify new opportunities and open high potential accounts across Western Switzerland
Build strong, long term relationships with chefs, F&B managers, sommeliers and boutique owners
Conduct tastings, product presentations and promotional activities in the field
Coordinate with logistics and marketing teams to ensure product availability, visibility and accuracy of orders
Monitor trends in gastronomy, fine foods and luxury retail to adapt your commercial strategy

Your Profile:

Proven field sales experience in food distribution, gourmet products, premium beverages or FMCG
Strong interest in gastronomy, artisan products and high end delicatessen
Ability to manage a region independently and grow demanding premium accounts
Excellent relationship building skills with a luxury and hospitality clientele
French mandatory, English preferred, other languages such as German are appreciated
Valid Swiss work permit

Key Details:

Location: Suisse Romande (Geneva / Vaud / Neuchâtel / Fribourg / Lausanne)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: CHF 75,000 to 95,000 per year + bonus + company car

Ready to join a fast growing gourmet distributor in Western Switzerland?
Apply online via our website and submit your CV for this Area Sales Manager role.

Ready to join a fast growing gourmet distributor in Western Switzerland? Apply online via our website and submit your CV for this Area Sales Manager role.

Ready to join a fast growing gourmet distributor in Western Switzerland?
Apply online via our website and submit your CV for this Area Sales Manager role.

Area Sales Manager, Gourmet Food and Premium Beverages, Switzerland