Sales Sector Manager (Zurich Region)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Zürich
- First posted
• 06 July 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Zürich
Do you want to make a difference, not just show up to work? Then you're in the right place.
Interested, as soon as possible or by agreement as
Sales Sector Manager (Zurich Region)
to join Ricola?
This is what you can achieve with us.
You will ensure that our brands develop in a visible, successful and sustainable way in your sales territory. In this role, you will combine independent fieldwork with the consistent implementation of our sales and marketing strategies, and you will actively contribute to the development of our business in Switzerland.
Your mission:
• You will manage your sales territory autonomously and ensure that our products are placed optimally with our customers.
• You will strategically develop existing customer relationships and acquire new customers for our brands.
• You will consistently implement marketing and sales activities in the field and quickly identify trends and new opportunities.
• You will monitor market developments and use this information to design measures to strengthen our market position.
• You will manage a diverse customer portfolio (wholesalers, food distribution chains, department stores, kiosks, service stations, pharmacies and bakeries).
• You will represent our brands at trade fairs, exhibitions and events organized by our distribution partners.
• You will actively participate in regional and national commercial events and contribute to the team.
• You will assume additional tasks as needed and support other sales regions.
What is your level in these areas?
You like to be in the field, work independently and know how to build and maintain long-term customer relationships. You stand out for your practical approach, flexibility and talent for spotting sales opportunities.
For this, you bring the following:
• Basic commercial training with a specialization or additional training in sales
• At least 1 to 2 years of sales experience in the field, ideally in the food industry or FMCG
• Strong persuasive skills and a creative, flexible and autonomous work style
• A high degree of personal responsibility and the ability to make decisions quickly and pragmatically
• Mastery of German (C2 level); good French skills are a plus
• Availability for numerous trips in the Zurich/Eastern Switzerland region
• Valid category B driver's license
• Solid computer skills and ease with digital tools
• Residence in the Zurich region
This is what awaits you.
Together, we achieve great things - in a sustainable and forward-looking way. Join our team and embody the Ricola spirit with us. Discover what makes us different as an employer at ricola.com/opportunities.
Contact
Ricola Schweiz AG
Salome Keppler
+41 61 765 43 31
salome.keppler@ricola.com
We only accept online applications.
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