Senior Account Manager - Food, Gland

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

Preferred Experience Qualifications and Experience:

Affinity with the food sector, we like to have foodies in the house!

Preferred is native Swiss/German speaking with the ability to communicate in English. French is a strong plus

Bachelor's or master's degree (higher professional education) preferably agricultural / food commercial education (fe. food science&management)

At least 3 years of experience within FMCG sales/marketing preferred network in meat industry

Experience with analysing consumer data in food and retail

Hands‑on personality, willing and able to build from scratch

A 'people's person' who builds trusted and lasting relationships, with customers and internal team

Ability to travel across Switzerland (drivers license is helpful)

We offer:

A pragmatic, execution‑focused culture with a strong technical foundation

High ownership and responsibility from day one, with visible impact on commercial outcomes

Direct exposure to commercial strategy, customers, and partners across international markets

Opportunities to grow with the company as it scales internationally

A strong network within the food, agriculture, and fermentation industries

Opportunity to represent planetary in leading international trade fairs and industry events

Planetary 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.

Additional Information

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: 01 May 2026

Location: Gland

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:>3 years

Occasional remote authorized

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