Sales Manager System Gastronomy Switzerland (f/m/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value-add savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,300 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.

Tasks

• Market Analysis & Target Group Understanding: Identification of needs and requirements in the system catering sector (e.g. large canteens, catering services, hospitals, company restaurants).
• Concept Development & Optimization: Development of innovative, standardized food concepts (e.g. soup bases, sauces, ready-to-use components) that are easy to prepare and remain stable over time.
• Collaboration with Product Development and Production: Close cooperation with product development and production to ensure product quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Designing Customer-Oriented Solutions: Development of application concepts focused on ease of use and consistent quality in large-scale kitchens.
• Project Management: Management of development projects from idea to market launch, including time and resource planning.
• Sales Support & Training: Support for the sales team through product knowledge, application training, and promotional materials.
• Competitive Monitoring & Trend Scouting: Observation of market trends and competitors to continuously evolve the product portfolio.

Skills

• Several years of relevant professional experience in a comparable position
• Deep understanding of the food service market and current trends in the Swiss market
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer requirements
• Strong customer orientation and sensitivity to market needs
• Analytical thinking and structured working approach
• Creativity and enthusiasm for innovation in developing new product ideas
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Initiative, sense of responsibility, and execution strength
• Excellent German and English language skills,knowledge of French is considered beneficial