Senior Account Manager
Planetary
Sales & Business Development
Job Description
Planetary is recruiting a full-time Senior Account Manager for the Swiss market. In this role, you will be part of the commercial team and work closely with business development and the R&D application team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities within the Swiss food market.
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships while expanding our presence across retail and foodservice channels. You will translate market insights into concrete commercial opportunities and support customers incorporating our mycoprotein ingredient in applications across meat & dairy alternatives, hybrid- meats and supplement solutions.
You will analyze assortments and market trends and collaborate with selected co-manufacturers across Switzerland and Europe to develop and launch innovative, ready-to-market concepts. In addition, you will act as a key interface between customers and internal teams such as product development, sales, and R&D to ensure successful product introductions.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving Planetary’s growth strategy in Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse consumer and market trends in Switzerland and translate them into compelling product concepts and commercial opportunities
Identify growth opportunities using market and customer insights, and initiate successful, market-focused product launches and promotional activities
Translate product benefits into clear category propositions and effectively communicate these to clients, as well as retail and foodservice category management
Develop and execute account plans to drive revenue growth and strengthen long-term partnerships
Create impactful communication materials (presentations, sales decks, flyers, and product information) and actively participate in client meetings alongside sales and business development teams
Collaborate with internal teams to align on product positioning, innovation pipelines, and go-to-market strategies
Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of Planetary’s presence at international exhibitions and industry events
Monitor competitor activity and market dynamics to continuously refine commercial strategies