Head of Sales

About the job

FF Frischfleisch AG, as a corporate group with its headquarters in Sursee, a plant in Deisswil near Münchenbuchsee, and several smaller companies in the meat industry, is one of the most flexible and efficient meat production companies in Switzerland. For over 60 years, we have been committed to quality, freshness, and reliability. The more than 470 employees work under very high hygienic conditions and process fresh, high-quality meat daily.

Our sales team at the headquarters in Sursee is looking for a strong leader to join immediately or by arrangement as

Head of Sales

Actively shape the future:

• Assume economic and personnel responsibility for the sales department
• Lead, develop, and motivate the sales team
• Fulfil the representative function as Key Account Manager, including acquiring new customers and independently conducting important sales and contract negotiations
• Personally manage the existing customer base and expand sustainable customer relationships
• Plan and implement strategic sales activities in close cooperation with the managing director
• Analyse market and customer potentials and identify new business opportunities

You bring these skills:

• Completed training as a butcher or commercial training with experience in the meat sector
• Several years of sales experience, ideally in the fresh food or food industry
• Existing network in the industry is an advantage
• Several years of leadership experience with comprehensive economic responsibility (P&L)
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as strong negotiation and closing skills
• Very good IT user skills
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form; Italian and/or French are an advantage

You are a very independent, proactive personality with great passion for sales. With your open, straightforward manner, you easily build relationships and inspire customers for the long term. You think entrepreneurially, act solution-oriented, and know how to motivate your team and be successful together.

What to expect from us:

At Frischfleisch AG, you will receive a varied and responsible role with plenty of scope for creativity. As a sparring partner for management, you will actively shape the further development of Frischfleisch AG and especially the sales department. If we have aroused your interest, please send your complete application dossier via DUALOO to our external personnel consultancy. We look forward to meeting you.

Contact person for questions: Sheila Schweizer, synfluence GmbH,

Lavaterstrasse 57, 8002 Zurich – 079 744 79 58