Commercial Director

We are very happy to introduce you to our latest client, Planetary Group.

About Planetary

Planetary is powering the bioeconomy. We are a venture capitalbacked bioeconomy company headquartered in Switzerland, building industrial-scale biomanufacturing capacity and pioneering fermentation intellectual property (IP) globally with our proprietary BioBlocks platform. Our technology is licensed to leading agricultural players worldwide, enabling them to build, own, and operate critical infrastructure that extracts higher value from both main- and side-streams. Looking ahead, Planetary will expand from food into sustainable, fermentation-based biomaterials and cosmetics.

Job Summary

Title : Commercial Director / VP

Location : Geneva / Lausanne area, Switzerland

Start Date : March 2025 (or as soon as possible)

Compensation : Competitive, with participation in an attractive employee stock option plan

As our Commercial Director (B2B), you will spearhead the growth of our mycelium and precision fermentationbased meat and dairy alternative protein business. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing go-to-market strategies, managing a high-performing commercial team, and driving sales targets that could eventually reach CHF 50m100m. With significant market success and international expansion on the horizon, this role has strong potential to evolve into a Chief Commercial Officer position.

Key Responsibilities

Market Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and Execute Strategies : Craft go-to-market, pricing, and growth strategies for diverse regions and customer segments, including CPG brands, retail, foodservice, and distributors.
• Conduct Market Research : Monitor trends, perform competitive analysis, and deliver regular strategic insights to guide decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, production, R&D, and quality control teams to refine product offerings based on customer feedback.
• P&L Ownership : Manage the commercial P&L of our production site, setting and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) for sales, profit, volume, and strategic growth.
• Sales Process Management : Oversee the entire sales cyclefrom prospecting and deal negotiation to closing and post-sale supportwhile continuously optimizing logistics and customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive business process automation and improvement initiatives to enhance commercial execution and expansion.

Marketing & Brand Positioning

Qualifications & Experience

Benefits & Compensation

Planetary offers a competitive salary package and an attractive employee stock option plan. In addition, we provide :

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process may include up to four rounds of interviews, both virtual and in-person. The process typically covers :

An estimated timeline will be provided to successful candidates, ensuring a transparent and engaging process.

Diversity & Inclusion

Planetary is an equal opportunity employer committed to closing the gender gap, fostering cultural diversity, and promoting freedom of self-expression. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

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