Senior Account Manager - Food

About planetary Planetary is building the future of food through large-scale fermentation. Based in Switzerland, we produce high-quality, sustainable ingredients that help food companies create better products without compromise on taste, texture, or nutrition. At the heart of our portfolio is Libre mycoprotein: a minimally processed, whole-food ingredient grown through natural fermentation. It delivers complete protein (PDCAAS 0.997) comparable to top animal sources, with added fibre and a naturally meat-like texture — unlocking new possibilities across meat alternatives, hybrid products, and entirely new food categories. All this below the price of chicken meat. We partner with food brands, manufacturers, and foodservice leaders to bring innovative, delicious products to market, from concept to launch. We recently closed a €23M Series A led by Oetker Ventures and Royal Cosun, giving us the fuel to scale Libre into more kitchens, factories, and supermarket shelves worldwide. Job Description Planetary is recruiting a full-time Senior Account Manager for the Swiss market. In this role, you will be part of the commercial team and work closely with business development and the R&D application team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities within the Swiss food market. As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships while expanding our presence across retail and foodservice channels. You will translate market insights into concrete commercial opportunities and support customers incorporating our mycoprotein ingredient in applications across meat & dairy alternatives, hybrid- meats and supplement solutions. You will analyze assortments and market trends and collaborate with selected co-manufacturers across Switzerland and Europe to develop and launch innovative, ready-to-market concepts. In addition, you will act as a key interface between customers and internal teams such as product development, sales, and R&D to ensure successful product introductions. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving Planetary's growth strategy in Switzerland. Key Responsibilities: Analyse consumer and market trends in Switzerland and translate them into compelling product concepts and commercial opportunities Identify growth opportunities using market and customer insights, and initiate successful, market-focused product launches and promotional activities Translate product benefits into clear category propositions and effectively communicate these to clients, as well as retail and foodservice category management Develop and execute account plans to drive revenue growth and strengthen long-term partnerships Create impactful communication materials (presentations, sales decks, flyers, and product information) and actively participate in client meetings alongside sales and business development teams Collaborate with internal teams to align on product positioning, innovation pipelines, and go-to-market strategies Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of Planetary's presence at international exhibitions and industry events Monitor competitor activity and market dynamics to continuously refine commercial strategies Preferred Experience Qualifications and Experience: Affinity with the food sector, we like to have foodies in the house! Preferred is native Swiss/ German speaking with the ability to communicate in English. French is a strong plus Bachelor's or master's degree (higher professional education) preferably agricultural / food commercial education (fe. food science & management) At least 3 years of experience within FMCG sales/marketing preferred network in meat industry Experience with analyzing consumer data in food and retail Hands-on personality, willing and able to build from scratch A 'people's person' who builds trusted and lasting relationships, with customers and internal team Ability to travel across Switzerland (drivers license is helpful) We offer: A pragmatic, execution-focused culture with a strong technical foundation High ownership and responsibility from day one, with visible impact on commercial outcomes Direct exposure to commercial strategy, customers, and partners across international markets Opportunities to grow with the company as it is scales internationally A strong network within the food, agriculture, and fermentation industries Opportunity to represent planetary in leading international trade fairs and industry events Recruitment Process Recruitment Process We run a straightforward process — no unnecessary rounds, no surprises: Application — Submit your CV and brief motivation Intro call — 30-minute call with our recruiter to discuss your background and the Swiss food market Interview with the commercial team — In-depth conversation with Ronald (Commercial Director) focused on your FMCG sales experience, account management approach and market knowledge Case or market exercise — A brief commercial exercise around the Swiss food market and how you'd approach key accounts (nothing too heavy) Final interview — Meeting with David (CEO) We aim to keep the process moving and will keep you informed at every step. Total process typically takes 3–4 weeks. Planetary is an equal opportunity employer actively recruiting for diversity. Through hiring, we aim to close the gender gap, create opinion plurality, fight age discrimination, foster cultural diversity and promote freedom of self-expression. Additional Information Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: 01 May 2026 Location: Gland Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Experience: > 3 years Occasional remote authorized