Franchise Country Expansion Manager (m/f/d)

High-quality fresh chocolate – that is what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family-owned company now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries worldwide, with a growing trend. The company's headquarters is located in the canton of Glarus. Against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates here and continuously develop new, creative ideas in agile teams.

In our corporate division «Corporate Functions», various activities are bundled. In addition to our finance and IT services, this area also includes global marketing and sales management as well as human resources. Fresh ideas are generated here daily, which we lead to success together. Personal responsibility and collaborative work are particularly important to us. Do you also want to be part of it? Then come to us.

• You will take over project management for the development of new franchise markets – from preparation to operational implementation.
• You will coordinate all involved internal departments (e.g. Legal, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain) and external franchise partners.
• You will ensure that all market-specific requirements are implemented – from contracts to compliance to logistics.
• You will track timings, documentation, and approvals and manage the entire project progress.

• You have at least three years of professional experience in project management, ideally in expansion or franchise environments – preferably in the FMCG sector.
• You have a hands-on mentality and work in a structured and solution-oriented manner.
• You can manage multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities.
• You impress with very good communication and coordination skills.
• You speak fluent German and English.

• An exciting work environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with a lot of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Individual career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at the workplace
• Free parking spaces
• Discounts at the Läderach café and staff restaurant

Sounds interesting? Then apply to us. Fabio Ferramosca, Talent Acquisition Partner, is happy to assist you with any questions.

We ask for your understanding that we do not consider external recruitment agencies for this position.