Senior Account Manager - Food

ph3About the job Senior Account Manager - Food /h3 pbAbout planetary /b /p pPlanetary is building the future of food through large-scale fermentation. Based in Switzerland, we produce high-quality, sustainable ingredients that help food companies create better products without compromise on taste, texture, or nutrition. /p pAt the heart of our portfolio is Libre® mycoprotein: a minimally processed, whole-food ingredient grown through natural fermentation. It delivers complete protein (PDCAAS 0.997) comparable to top animal sources, with added fibre and a naturally meat-like texture — unlocking new possibilities across meat alternatives, hybrid products, and entirely new food categories. All this below the price of chicken meat. /p pWe partner with food brands, manufacturers, and foodservice leaders to bring innovative, delicious products to market, from concept to launch. bWe recently closed a €23M Series A /b led by Oetker Ventures and Royal Cosun, giving us the fuel to scale Libre® into more kitchens, factories, and supermarket shelves worldwide. /p h3Job Description /h3 pPlanetary 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 RD application team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities within the Swiss food market. /p pAs 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. /p pYou 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 RD to ensure successful product introductions. /p pReporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving Planetary’s growth strategy in Switzerland. /p pbKey Responsibilities: /b /p ul liAnalyse consumer and market trends in Switzerland and translate them into compelling product concepts and commercial opportunities /li liIdentify growth opportunities using market and customer insights, and initiate successful, market-focused product launches and promotional activities /li liTranslate product benefits into clear category propositions and effectively communicate these to clients, as well as retail and foodservice category management /li liDevelop and execute account plans to drive revenue growth and strengthen long-term partnerships /li liCreate impactful communication materials (presentations, sales decks, flyers, and product information) and actively participate in client meetings alongside sales and business development teams /li liCollaborate with internal teams to align on product positioning, innovation pipelines, and go-to-market strategies /li liSupport the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of Planetary’s presence at international exhibitions and industry events /li liMonitor competitor activity and market dynamics to continuously refine commercial strategies /li /ul h3Preferred Experience /h3 pbQualifications and Experience: /b /p ul liAffinity with the food sector, we like to have foodies in the house! /li liPreferred is native Swiss/ German speaking with the ability to communicate in English. French is a strong plus /li liBachelor's or master's degree (higher professional education) preferably agricultural / food commercial education (fe. food science management) /li liAt least 3 years of experience within FMCG sales/marketing preferred network in meat industry /li liExperience with analyzing consumer data in food and retail /li liHands-on personality, willing and able to build from scratch /li liA 'people's person' who builds trusted and lasting relationships, with customers and internal team /li libAbility to travel across Switzerland (drivers license is helpful) /b /li /ul pbWe offer: /b /p ul liA pragmatic, execution-focused culture with a strong technical foundation /li liHigh ownership and responsibility from day one, with visible impact on commercial outcomes /li liDirect exposure to commercial strategy, customers, and partners across international markets /li liOpportunities to grow with the company as it is scales internationally /li liA strong network within the food, agriculture, and fermentation industries /li liOpportunity to represent planetary in leading international trade fairs and industry events /li /ul h3Recruitment Process /h3 pWe run a straightforward process — no unnecessary rounds, no surprises: /p pWe aim to keep the process moving and will keep you informed at every step. Total process typically takes 3–4 weeks. /p pPlanetary is an equal opportunity employer actively recruiting for diversity. Through hiring, we aim to close the gender gap, create opinion plurality, fight age discrimination, foster cultural diversity and promote freedom of self-expression. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr