Partnership Manager (80-100%)

About the job

Swiss Wine Promotion SA (SWP) is the national organisation responsible for promoting Swiss wines in Switzerland and internationally. Our goal: to increase their recognition and stimulate demand in order to strengthen value creation for the entire wine sector.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed individual as:

Partnership Manager (80-100%)

Your mission

You are the key contact for our partners from gastronomy, retail, tourism, events, media, and other sectors.

You maintain existing partnerships, develop new relationships, and build fruitful collaborations with our partners. At the crossroads of relationship management and business development, you contribute to enhancing the visibility of Swiss wines and creating new opportunities.

Your responsibilities

Support our partners and develop their potential

• Actively manage existing partnerships and develop them in the long term
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts and decision-makersIdentify new potential within existing collaborations and translate them into concrete actions
• Coordinate agreed services and ensure their proper implementation

Develop new partnerships

• Identify and actively approach new partners, mainly in Switzerland
• Develop new collaboration and business opportunities
• Prepare tailored partnership offers and concepts
• Negotiate collaboration terms, services, and counter-performances with partners

Develop priority sectors

• Particular attention is given to the following sectors:
• Gastronomy and hospitalityMass retail and specialised shops
• Wine trade

Your profile

• Commercial training or equivalent qualification
• Experience in developing and managing commercial partnerships
• Strong enthusiasm for networking and interpersonal relationships
• Confidence in negotiation and ability to identify common interests and business opportunities
• Autonomy, organisational skills, and a solution-oriented approach
• Native French or German speaker with very good knowledge of the other language; English is an asset
• Interest in wine, gastronomy, and local products
• Good command of Microsoft Office and CRM tools

 

What awaits you with us

You will hold a varied role, with a wide scope for manoeuvre and direct contact with many players in the Swiss wine, gastronomy, and retail sectors.

We offer you:

• A varied role within a nationally active organisation
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the development and visibility of Swiss wines
• A diverse activity at the crossroads of relationship management, business development, and events
• Great autonomy and the possibility to develop your own ideas
• The opportunity to build and develop a wide network in the Swiss wine, gastronomy, and retail sectors

Start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement
Contract type: permanent contract (CDI)
Workplace: Bern

Interested?

We look forward to meeting you.

Please send us your complete application (CV, cover letter, work certificates, and diplomas) by 11 October 2026 by email to staff@swisswine.com