Junior Area Manager Food & Feed (m/f)

About the job

Start your career in the Food & Feed industry with us

With a passion passed down through four generations, the ECSA Group is today a successful, independent family business. Over 300 dedicated employees contribute daily to our position among the 500 leading companies in Switzerland.

What makes us special? A corporate culture based on trust, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit – confirmed by awards such as "Best Workplaces Switzerland", "Best Managed Companies 2024" and multiple "Great Place to Work®" recognitions.

To strengthen our team at ECSA Chemicals AG, we are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded individual as:

Junior Area Manager Food & Feed (m/f)

Your mission

You will enter a versatile sales role and gradually develop into an expert in the Food & Feed sector. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and increasingly take on market responsibilities.

You will learn to understand customer needs, analyse markets, and build sustainable business relationships.

Your tasks

Support in expanding the Food & Feed business in Switzerland and Europe Active participation in sales and customer support Preparation and accompaniment of customer visits Analysis of market and customer data Contribution to the development of new business opportunities Support in the procurement of raw materials (Europe & international) Maintenance of customer and supplier data in the CRM system Collaboration with internal departments (Marketing, Purchasing, Sales) Participation in trade fairs and industry events

Your profile

Initial experience in sales, purchasing, or the food/chemical industry is an advantage Completed studies (or near completion) in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, Engineering or similar Interest in sales and international markets Strong communication skills and enjoyment of customer contact Structured and independent working style Team spirit as well as willingness to learn and initiative Native German speaker with good French and English skills Willingness to travel

What to expect from us:

Entry with perspective: systematic induction and targeted development Learning from experts: direct collaboration with experienced sales professionals Career opportunities: clear development paths towards Area Manager Strong team: open corporate culture and support in daily work Responsibility from the start: gradual assumption of own areas of responsibility Internationality: insight into global markets and supply chains

Workplace: Induction in Balerna (TI), headquarters in Flawil (SG), mobile office by arrangement. Regular presence at various locations is planned to foster a strong team culture.