Essity

Our client, Essity, is a globally recognized leader in hygiene and health, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals worldwide through strong brands and high-quality solutions. For the Swiss market, we are seeking an ambitious sales talent with entrepreneurial spirit, strategic foresight, and exceptional negotiation skills. This individual will collaborate with the team and our international organization to convert current strengths and future opportunities into sustainable growth.

What You Will Achieve

• Overall responsibility for sales activities in the Consumer Tissue and Personal Care sectors, focusing on actively shaping the Swiss customer cluster, optimizing commercial potential, and driving profitable growth.
• Management of profitability at the customer level, with a strong emphasis on achieving financial objectives.
• Direct support for the strategically important Swiss retail customer Migros, along with establishing and nurturing sustainable relationships with other key customers.
• Design and coordination of annual agreements, as well as assortment and promotional activities.
• Analysis of business, market, and competitive trends, devising targeted measures, and implementing them collaboratively with marketing, customer marketing, controlling, customer service, demand planning, and other departments within the international matrix organization.
• Leadership and active development of the Swiss sales team, including enhancing structures, competencies, and performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sales/Marketing or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of proven sales experience in the FMCG sector, with strong familiarity with the Swiss retail landscape and category management principles.
• Exceptional negotiation abilities, persuasive communication skills, and a strong financial acumen.
• An agile mindset, pragmatism, and a background in leading and developing teams.
• Proficiency in managing complex tasks through proactive communication in an international matrix organization.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.

Top 3 Benefits

• #1 Modern infrastructure
• #2 Product discounts
• #3 Support for further education

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact: Ursula Hersemeyer