Barry Callebaut Schweiz AG
Zurich
Area Sales Manager m/f/d 100%
- 18 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zurich
Job summary
Join CARMA / Barry Callebaut in Zurich as an Area Sales Manager! Drive sales and explore new opportunities in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Identify potential customers and assess their market position.
- Build relationships and sell products with tailored solutions.
- Maintain customer relationships while exploring new business avenues.
Skills
- Completed apprenticeship in baking, confectionery, or similar.
- Passion for chocolate and food ingredients; proactive personality.
- Strong IT skills with Salesforce experience preferred.
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About the job
Area Sales Manager
Zurich, CH, 8005
For our local organisation CARMA / Barry Callebaut Switzerland AG we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a
Area Sales Manager m/f/d 100%
In this exciting role you will be on the road every day to look after existing customers and find new business and opportunities. You will be responsible for the Central Switzerland focus (LU, ZG, SZ, UR, OW, NW) as well as other regions to be determined – ideally you are also based there.
Main tasks:
- Finding business opportunities by identifying potential customers and assessing their position in the industry; researching and analysing 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
- Recording sales and project information in Salesforce and providing regular feedback to the sales manager
- Analysing the current market situation and dealers in the defined areas
- Identifying product improvements or new products based on industry trends, market activities and competitors
About you:
- Completed apprenticeship as baker, confectioner, chocolatier 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 takes initiative
- Native German speaker and good English skills, other languages an advantage
- Good IT skills, previous experience with Salesforce is an advantage
- Knowledge of Swiss trade channels (mass market and traditional trade)
- Driving licence (B)
We offer you
- Collaboration with a motivated team where you can take responsibility and make decisions
- A dynamic environment where your creative ideas are welcome
- Diverse development opportunities, also within the Barry Callebaut Group
- A salary corresponding to the position and a company car also for private use
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! You will work in a great team.
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