Key Account Manager in Food 80 - 100%

The St. Jakob Foundation is a socially responsible business based in Zurich. For over 120 years, we have combined first-class craftsmanship with social commitment. In our bakeries, pastry shops, confectioneries, in the gingerbread & beaver factory, and as the only producer of the original Zurich Tirggel, we offer market-oriented, high-quality products – produced by around 380 employees with and without disabilities.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced, motivated, and negotiation-savvy personality in Key Account Management who manages and successfully develops an attractive portfolio of existing B2B customers – while also acquiring new customers.

Your tasks

• Management and expansion of an existing portfolio in the food sector (B2B)
• Maintenance of long-term partnerships with a focus on customer satisfaction and revenue growth
• Acquisition of new customers in the target markets of gastronomy, hospitality, retail, and corporate clients
• Development and implementation of strategic sales plans
• Analysis of sales figures and derivation of measures to achieve targets
• Close collaboration with production, marketing, and logistics for smooth processes
• Representation of the St. Jakob Foundation at trade fairs, events, and customer appointments

What you bring

• Several years of experience in Key Account Management, ideally in the food or delicatessen sector
• Proven successes in customer retention and acquisition
• Strong negotiation skills and a convincing demeanor
• Structured, independent working style and high goal orientation
• Good network in gastronomy, hospitality, or retail is an advantage
• Passion for high-quality food and a sense of social responsibility

In addition to an exciting environment in a traditional company, we offer a centrally located, state-of-the-art workplace in a dynamic foundation. You can also expect a wide range of activities (e.g., free entry to all indoor & outdoor pools in the city of Zurich, free entry to the Zurich Zoo, etc.), good social insurance conditions, opportunities for paid sabbaticals, and at least 28 vacation days. You receive a 25% employee discount on our products, we cover your non-occupational accident premiums, and offer you affordable meal options in our staff restaurant. In our 365-day operation, we provide you with work clothing and cover its cleaning.

Are you interested in this diverse and varied position? Please send your application electronically to bewerbung@st-jakob.ch or apply online via professional.ch. Please note that we only consider direct applications.

If you have any questions about the position and its requirements, Mr. Laurenz Hasler, 044 295 93 66, is happy to assist you.