B2B Key Account Manager

We’re hiring: B2B Key Account Manager & Business Developer – Corporate Gifting

German-speaking Switzerland

Caran d’Ache is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial B2B sales professional to accelerate the development of our Corporate & Promotional Gifts business across German-speaking Switzerland.

This role is focused on new corporate client acquisition, bespoke gifting projects and long-term B2B partnerships.

You will approach leading Swiss companies and institutions, build relationships with senior decision-makers and develop premium personalized and co-branded solutions. You will manage the full commercial cycle, from prospecting and client brief through proposal, negotiation and successful project delivery.

B2B KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

YOUR KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Identify and acquire new corporate clients across German-speaking Switzerland
• Build relationships with senior and C-level decision-makers
• Manage and grow strategic corporate partnerships
• Develop bespoke, personalized and co-branded gifting projects
• Manage complex sales cycles from prospecting to project delivery
• Build and monitor a structured commercial pipeline through CRM
• Represent Caran d’Ache at client meetings and selected business events

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 7 years’ experience in B2B business development, corporate sales or strategic account management
• A proven track record in opening new corporate accounts and developing long-term client relationships
• Experience in luxury, premium goods, corporate gifting, hospitality or another high-value B2B environment
• Strong prospecting, negotiation and senior stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, resilient and results-oriented
• Native or fully fluent German and fluent English - French is an advantage
• Based in Switzerland and available to travel regularly

WHAT WE OFFER

• A permanent position to be filled immediately
• Full-time position (100%)
• Remote
• A pleasant and intellectually stimulating work environment within a family-owned and creative company
• Family-friendly company events
• Various health and wellness initiatives and programs
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Work-life balance

GREAT REASONS TO JOIN US

At Caran d’Ache, you will join an independent, family-owned Swiss Maison with more than a century of expertise in writing and drawing instruments.

You will represent an iconic Swiss brand, recognized for its craftsmanship, creativity, quality and commitment to responsible manufacturing.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a strategic growth market, develop premium partnerships with leading Swiss companies and contribute directly to the expansion of our Corporate Gifting business. You will work in a human-sized, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment where initiative, commercial impact and long-term client relationships are highly valued.

Join a family-owned Swiss Maison and contribute directly to the growth of one of Switzerland’s most iconic brands.

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