Key Account Manager

Nestle seeks a Key Account Manager in La Tour-de-Peilz to drive sales objectives through strategic customer planning and cross-functional collaboration.

This position focuses on developing and executing annual customer plans that align with broader business strategies. The role requires close cooperation with internal teams such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Creating customer strategies that foster sustainable growth and identify new opportunities within product lines.
• Achieving profitable sales goals by converting business priorities into actionable, measurable steps.
• Ensuring strong daily execution through effective planning, clear communication, and continuous performance monitoring.
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with key clients that go beyond routine transactions.
• Meeting account targets via accurate forecasting, commercial excellence, and disciplined management.
• Upholding responsible business practices by adhering to company policies, safety standards, and legal regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in customer management, account development, or marketing within the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
• Deep understanding of trade management, integrated commercial planning, and the local retail market.
• Ability to leverage financial, category, and shopper insights to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Fluent proficiency in both German and English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Swiss German dialects.
• Knowledge of the French language.

What the company offers

• A chance to take ownership of significant projects and contribute to large-scale impact.
• An inclusive hiring process with reasonable accommodations available upon request.
• Fully accessible workplaces supported by a robust safety culture.

About the company

Nestle strives to be a positive force for change, aiming to improve lives and protect the planet. The organization values courage, collaboration, speed, and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Driven by a mission to accelerate positive change for society and the environment.
• Core values include courage, collaboration, speed, and continuous learning.