Key Account Manager, Coop Switzerland (60–80%)
Do you want to actively drive sales, margins and market share in the retail sector, whilst taking responsibility for the most important client in the Swiss retail industry? Then apply now! Key Account Manager, Coop Switzerland (60–80%) You’ll lead strategic category and business development with Coop and Pronto – in a results-driven, data-led manner that has a direct impact on growth and profitability. You’ll work on product range strategies, innovation roll-outs and promotional performance, and play a part in the annual negotiations within a dynamic FMCG environment that demands – and encourages – quick decisions, clear objectives and measurable success. You’ll be based at our headquarters in Liechtenstein.
Permanent
60% - 80%
Target-oriented working time
as of now
German
What we offer
We offer 5.5 to 6 weeks' holiday, flexible working hours and special leave for important events. Organise your days to work in the office or remotely, buy holidays or work part-time for more free time. There are no company holidays – you plan your holiday flexibly with your line manager.
Catering is very important to us: Enjoy discounts on your lunch in our staff canteen, free fruit and promotions such as free chestnuts, ice cream or smoothies. High-quality products at greatly reduced prices are available in our outlet.
Benefit from excellent public transport connections (bus stop in front of Hilcona), attractive ticket subsidies, ample parking for cars, e-bikes and scooters as well as reimbursement of your travel expenses for business trips – for sustainable and carefree travelling.
Expand your knowledge with extensive training programmes, high-quality courses at the Coop Training Centre and a wide range of personal development opportunities.
Your well-being matters to us: Benefit from our health management, company doctor, rewards for reliability, exclusive employee discounts in Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, as well as subsidized fitness subscriptions—for health and leisure fun!
Experience unforgettable moments at our end-of-year parties or at interdepartmental sports events – celebrate and socialise together.
Secure your future with our exceptionally generous pension scheme, receive anniversary bonuses and attractive rewards for employee referrals. We pay two-thirds of your pension fund contributions and cancel the coordination deduction – your full salary is insured even if you work part-time.
Organise your working hours flexibly with part-time models and/or sabbatical options and experience an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and encouraged.
Your tasks
- Ensuring optimal and professional support for our client Coop in its day-to-day operations
- Analysing market trends and identifying growth opportunities
- Working closely with our product management team to ensure the timing and commercial success of innovation projects
- Drawing up and negotiating quotations and price adjustments
- Regularly analysing and optimising the product range
- Developing multi-year planning and volume and revenue forecasts
- Close coordination with planning and logistics to ensure high delivery accuracy
- Monthly forecasts and implementation of measures to achieve targets
What you bring with you
- A degree in business administration (university or university of applied sciences) or equivalent training with relevant additional qualifications
- At least 2–3 years’ experience in key account or product management (food or FMCG) within the Swiss retail market, ideally in the private-label food sector
- A proven track record of success in the strategic management of major clients
- You are a strong negotiator and communicator
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong understanding of P&L
- You keep an eye on the strategically important levers without neglecting operational detail management
- You work effectively across departments in a solution-oriented manner
- Management or project management experience
- Fluent in German; French would be an advantage
Any more questions?
I'm happy to help
I'm happy to help
We are proud of this
This is what our application process looks like:
Thank you for your application! We have received your documents and will get back to you as soon as possible.
We would like to get to know you and your motivation better in the first introductory meeting – let us have a relaxed chat and find out together whether we are a good match.
In the second interview, we will get to know each other better and talk about your skills and the next steps at our company – we look forward to continuing our dialogue with you. For some positions, an assessment may still be required - if this is the case, you will be informed in good time.
Congratulations, you have won us over and we you! We are now finalising the process and look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.
