Product and Project Manager Export (Food Sector) 100%

To support our team, we are looking for an

Product and Project Manager Export (Food Sector) 100% by arrangement

• You shape our international assortment: You are responsible for planning, controlling, and further developing our export portfolio as well as related product areas.
• You think and act market-oriented: Together with our international distributors, you analyze market trends, customer needs, and competition to develop our portfolio in a targeted and practical way.
• You coordinate culinary innovations: In cooperation with product development, quality assurance, and supply chain, you ensure that our products meet the taste and requirements of the target markets.
• You accompany international market launches: From the initial idea to implementation, you manage product launches and adjustments considering country-specific requirements (e.g., IFS, HACCP) and prepare all export-relevant documents.
• You support our sales partners worldwide: You maintain contact with distributors and key accounts and are the first point of contact for all product-related concerns.
• You contribute your know-how also in the home market: You support product management for our Swiss customers with fresh ideas and professional project management.
• You measure, analyze, and optimize: You monitor sales and revenue developments and derive concrete measures for portfolio and product optimization – including project responsibility.
• You provide decision-making bases: You prepare market, competition, and performance analyses as well as clear reports for management.
• You keep an overview of the export business: You ensure compliance with all relevant export customs and food law regulations.

What you bring – passion for enjoyment and markets

• You are passionate about good food, international cuisine, and everything related to culinary diversity – whether from the cooking profession, trade, or personal interest.
• You have a commercial education, a degree, or a gastronomic training (e.g., certified cook EFZ) with business management further education.
• Ideally, you have initial experience in product management, export, or the food environment – but motivated career changers with a willingness to learn are also welcome.
• You have a good sense for international consumer trends and an understanding of what moves markets culinarily.
• You have basic knowledge of international trade, such as export processes, declarations, or logistics – and a desire to continuously deepen your knowledge.
• You work structured, responsibly, and hands-on – teamwork is as important to you as independent work.
• You speak fluent German, confident English in spoken and written form – French skills are a plus.
• MS Office is a matter of course for you; initial contact with SAP is an advantage – not a must.

What awaits you – Culinary meets internationality

With us, you can expect more than just a job: You will become part of a traditional Swiss company with a genuine passion for culinary innovation and a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and customer proximity – both in the home market and in export business.

You work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that thinks openly, acts pragmatically, and always puts people at the center. Your ideas are welcome – and you get the space to actively contribute, shape, and develop.

Together, we bring enjoyable products to international plates – with taste, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit

Your benefits at HACO AG

• Diverse development opportunities: Whether professional or personal – we specifically promote further training, internal development steps, and new perspectives.
• Flexible working hours & home office options: For a healthy work-life balance and individual life models.
• Very good accessibility: Our location is well connected by car and public transport.
• Culinary enjoyment on site: You benefit from our staff restaurant with fresh, healthy meals at fair prices – from our own production.
• Open corporate culture: People matter to us – we live a "you" culture, promote cross-departmental collaboration, and maintain an appreciative approach.
• International environment: You work closely with partners and customers from various countries and cultures.
• Sustainability & responsibility: We actively commit to environmentally friendly processes, resource conservation, and social responsibility.
• Attractive additional benefits: From shopping discounts to sports offers – we offer you more than just a salary.