Maybe you've already enjoyed some of our iconic brands. As the world's leading premium spirits company, we bring brands such as Havana Club, Absolut Vodka, and Lillet to consumers around the globe. These are just a few of the premium brands that make up our unique portfolio.
We're always looking for talented people who want to contribute to our success—and celebrate it with us. Today, the Pernod Ricard Group brings together around 19,000 employees across 86 countries, and we're proud of the diversity that makes our teams stronger.
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Here in Switzerland, you'll become part of a team of around 60 colleagues who share a passion for our brands, our people, and our convivial culture.
To support our Sales team in Switzerland, we are currently looking for a Regional Key Account & Sales Manager (m/f/d) Wholesale (70–80%) to take ownership of the Romandie region, with the opportunity to gradually expand the scope and increase the workload over time.
These are your tasks
You independently manage and develop a portfolio of key wholesale customers in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie), while supporting national key accounts.
You lead annual contract negotiations and ensure the successful execution of agreed business plans.
You take ownership of sales, budget, and P&L targets for your assigned customer portfolio.
You develop and implement customer- and channel-specific strategies in close collaboration with Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, and Finance.
You identify growth opportunities through promotional activities, customer activations, and category management initiatives.
You monitor market, consumer, and competitive trends and translate your insights into impactful business actions.
You collaborate closely with the On-Trade Sales team to ensure seamless 360° execution of commercial initiatives.
You gradually take over responsibility for a portfolio of gastronomy customers in the Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and Jura regions, including new business acquisition, key customer management, and the implementation of activation and marketing projects.
This is your profile
You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
You bring several years of sales experience within the FMCG industry, ideally in the beverages sector, including initial experience in Key Account Management.
You have a strong understanding of the Swiss wholesale and/or on-trade landscape, and experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.
You ideally have an established network within the gastronomy, bar, and club scene.
You think commercially, combine strong analytical skills with a growth mindset, and know how to identify and unlock business opportunities.
You are results-driven, highly organized, and confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
You are an excellent negotiator and communicator who builds strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
You have a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership of your work with a high level of accountability.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with CRM systems as well as digital and social media platforms.
You are willing to travel regularly within Switzerland.
You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. German is a strong advantage.
Our vision, "Créateurs de Convivialité," isn't just something we talk about – it's how we work every day. You'll enjoy flat hierarchies, an open and collaborative culture, and regular company events where we celebrate our successes together.
We provide modern equipment, including a laptop, iPhone, and iPad, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
You'll receive a company car for both business and private use.
In addition to your annual leave of 25 vacation days, you'll benefit from 10 additional company holidays and bridge days each year.
You'll also enjoy employee discounts on our products, as well as a range of attractive corporate benefits, including a fitness allowance and a public transport allowance.
We are committed to your personal and professional growth by offering tailored development opportunities that match your interests and strengths – from training sessions and workshops to online learning courses.
Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Swiss! We look forward to receiving your application through our online portal. Please include your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.
We welcome applications from everyone who is motivated and meets the requirements of the role. We kindly ask recruitment agencies and staffing providers not to contact us regarding this position.
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Target Hire Date:
2026-08-01Target End Date:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related field.
- Several years of sales experience within the FMCG industry.
- Initial experience in Key Account Management.
- Strong understanding of the Swiss wholesale and/or on-trade landscape.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with CRM systems and digital and social media platforms.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Experience in the beverages sector (hospitality industry experience a plus).
- Established network within the gastronomy, bar, and club scene.
- German language skills.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills, results-driven, excellent negotiation and communication abilities, highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
