Area Sales Manager — Barry Callebaut
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
For our local organization CARMA / Barry Callebaut Schweiz AG we are looking for an agreement or a
In this exciting role you are on the road every day to look after existing customers and find new businesses and opportunities. You are responsible for the main areas of focus Central Switzerland (LU, ZG, SZ, UR, OW, NW) as well as other regions to be determined – ideally you are also at home there.
- finding business opportunities by identifying potential customers and assessing their position in the industry; research and analysis of sales options; selling products by contacting and building relationships with potential customers; recommending individual solutions and cross-selling; maintaining relationships with existing customers through support, information and advice; exploring and recommending new opportunities to maintain and expand their business; gathering sales and project information in Salesforce and regular feedback;
to the Sales Manager - Analysis of the current market situation and of the traders in the defined areas - Identification of product improvements or new products based on industry trends, market activities and competitors
- Completed apprenticeship as a baker, pastry maker, confiseur or similar
- Additional training in sales and/or trade
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the Swiss food industry
- Passion for chocolate and food ingredients
- Open and proactive personality
- someone who handles things
- native language German and good English skills, other languages of advantage
- Good IT skills, previous experiences with Salesforce are beneficial
- Knowledge of Swiss trade channels (mass market and traditional trade)
- Driving licence (B)
- Working with a motivated team where you can take responsibility and make decisions
- A dynamic environment where your creative ideas are welcome
- Varied development opportunities, including within the Barry Street Group
- A salary corresponding to the position and a company PKW also for private use
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! You will work in a great team.
Application process
- now!
- You will work in a great team.
Company and context
- For our local organization CARMA / Barry Callebaut Schweiz AG we are looking for an agreement or a Area Sales Manager m/w/d 100%
- In this exciting role you are on the road every day to look after existing customers and find new businesses and opportunities.
- You are responsible for the main areas of focus Central Switzerland (LU, ZG, SZ, UR, OW, NW) as well as other regions to be determined – ideally you are also at home there. Main tasks
- finding business opportunities by identifying potential customers and assessing their position in the industry research and analysis of sales options
- selling products by contacting and building relationships with potential customers
- recommending individual solutions and cross-selling
- maintaining relationships with existing customers through support, information and advice
- exploring and recommending new opportunities to maintain and expand their business
- gathering sales and project information in Salesforce and regular feedback to the Sales Manager
- Analysis of the current market situation and of the traders in the defined areas
Additional details
- For our local organization CARMA / Barry Callebaut Schweiz AG we are looking for an agreement or a Area Sales Manager m/w/d 100%
- You are responsible for the main areas of focus Central Switzerland (LU, ZG, SZ, UR, OW, NW) as well as other regions to be determined – ideally you are also at home there.
- finding business opportunities by identifying potential customers and assessing their position in the industry; research and analysis of sales options; selling products by contacting and building relationships with potential customers; recommending individual solutions and cross-selling; maintaining relationships with existing customers through support, information and advice; exploring and recommending new opportunities to maintain and expand their business; gathering sales and project information in Salesforce and regular feedback;
- Identification of product improvements or new products based on industry trends, market activities and competitors
- Completed apprenticeship as a baker, pastry maker, confiseur or similar Additional training in sales and/or trade
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the Swiss food industry Passion for chocolate and food ingredients Open and proactive personality someone who handles things
- Knowledge of Swiss trade channels (mass market and traditional trade)
- Working with a motivated team where you can take responsibility and make decisions A dynamic environment where your creative ideas are welcome
Notes and original content
- For our local organization CARMA / Barry Callebaut Schweiz AG we are looking for an agreement or a
- Area Sales Manager m/w/d 100%
- Main tasks
- to the Sales Manager
- Completed apprenticeship as a baker, pastry maker, confiseur or similar
- Additional training in sales and/or trade
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the Swiss food industry
- Passion for chocolate and food ingredients
- Open and proactive personality
- someone who handles things
Questions about this listing
What salary does Barry Callebaut offer for this role?
Barry Callebaut lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Barry Callebaut offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Barry Callebaut during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Barry Callebaut?
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