Regional Sales Manager (m/f/d) Bern

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Wallisellen, Zürich, CHE
In-Office
Mid level
Other
The Role
Manage HoReCa customer relationships in the Bern region, acquire new customers, activate hospitality concepts, coordinate marketing projects, collaborate with Trade Marketing and Brand teams, maintain customer and market data, administer contracts, and monitor gastronomy trends.
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Who We Are

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.

Join our Pernod Ricard Sales team and help grow our premium spirits portfolio by developing strong partnerships with HoReCa customers across the Bern region.

These are your tasks

  • You take care of our HoReCa customers in the Canton / Region Bern region regarding our portfolio

  • You are responsible for acquiring new customers and increasing demand by activating and implementing HoReCa concepts within our customer universe

  • You coordinate a variety of experience-oriented marketing projects

  • You work closely with the Trade Marketing and Brand Management teams to ensure market-leading placement with customers

  • You ensure optimal customer service by maintaining all important information about market conditions and customer visits in our systems

  • You manage and administer our contract customers

  • You monitor the market and competitive situation and look for new trends in gastronomy 

This is your profile

  • You have several years of professional experience in sales within the FMCG industry, with a focus on beverages and ideally experience in the gastronomy sector

  • You live and love gastronomy and already have access to a comprehensive network of relevant contacts in the bar and club scene

  • You have a strong analytical and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on high sales orientation and brand development

  • You possess organizational skills, goal orientation, strong negotiation abilities, and a high sensitivity to customer needs

  • You are proficient in using the MS Office suite and digital/social media

  • You speak German and English fluently, French is a big plus

  • You are willing to travel within the region 

What We Offer

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.

Sounds like a good fit?

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.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-08-01

Target End Date:

Skills Required

  • Several years of professional sales experience in the FMCG industry (beverages)
  • Experience in the gastronomy sector
  • Established network of contacts in the bar and club scene
  • Strong analytical and entrepreneurial mindset with high sales orientation and brand development focus
  • Organizational skills, goal orientation, and strong negotiation abilities
  • Proficiency with MS Office and digital/social media
  • Fluent in German and English
  • French language skills
  • Willingness to travel within the region

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Paris
19,297 Employees

What We Do

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.

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