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DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH’s portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018.



We are currently looking for a motivated and passionate colleague to join our Food & Beverage Industry team our office in Zurich Seefeld. In this exciting position, you will be responsible for your own sales targets and new business development mainly with ingredients for food Supplements.

Key responsibilities

• Direct sales responsibility as Sales Manager for the business cluster ‘food ingredients and supplements’


• Manage and develop the assigned supplier and customer base, manage the product portfolio and generate new business opportunities (up to 50% travelling)


• Represent DKSH at exhibitions and trade fairs


• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers based in Europe and Asia through joint visits and regular reporting to support mutual growth


• Prepare forecasts, market reports as well as regular competitor and market surveys


• Update and maintain projects and compile meeting reports in our CRM system (Salesforce)


• Working together with a Sales Support to effectively manage the day to day business

Job requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in food technology and/or nutrition science


• 1 – 3 years relevant work experience, ideally in a similar role in the food & beverage industry, preferably within the area of food supplements


• Drive, passion for customers and sales, willingness to go the extra mile


• Self-starter, capable of managing customer visits schedule and territory effectively


• Dedicated team player with strong communication and negotiation skills


• Perseverance with a pro-active, diligent, well-organized and precise way of working


• Good knowledge about MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Excellent oral and written language skills in German and English; any other language is beneficial

Our offer

At DKSH you will experience a dynamic and international environment with a diverse range of colleagues, business areas and functions. United by a shared corporate culture we encourage entrepreneurial freedom enabled through flat hierarchies. Our offices are centrally located in Zurich Seefeld. In addition to the annual salary, you will benefit from above average pension fund and social insurance contributions as well as allowances for meals and public transportation. Our success is based on our employees’ dedication and passion for their work. That is why we have established the DKSH Fantree Academy, our own in-house training and development center, which provides our people a lot of learning opportunities and professional growth.




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