Commercial Manager Business Area Chocolate & Coffee

Given this global relevance, we are in a unique position to transform global challenges into good, sustainable business activities.

In the Consumer Foods business, we are a leading supplier of machines and systems for the production of cocoa, nuts, chocolate, and coffee. We are looking for a committed and motivated person to join our commercial team in the Chocolate Mass & Coffee division in Uzwil!

• You ensure commercial expertise in the Chocolate & Coffee business area by creating commercial concepts for customer projects and supporting and advising the sales team
• You are responsible for the commercial management of customer projects, including conducting commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers and intervening in the event of contractual disruption
• You develop and negotiate framework agreements, financing concepts, non-disclosure agreements and other contracts in collaboration with Financial and Legal Services
• You will carry out operational risk management (ORM) assessments and reporting with the involvement of the responsible decision-making bodies within the Group
• You are responsible for the continuous development of commercial management in the business area and you actively manage risks and opportunities during project phase
• You will be responsible for the management of accounts receivable, ensuring that payments are received on time
• You are actively involved in Group-wide projects and closely collaborate with project teams from Sales/Quotation to Project Execution to manage commercial and financial topics
• You are willing to travel and open for an international assignment

• Degree (Uni, FH, HF, MBA) in business administration/law or commercial education with appropriate further training (export manager, higher professional examination, etc.)
• Good understanding of international contract law and export financing aspects, including taxes, sanction regulations, compliance, logistics, etc.
• Proven track record in negotiations or projects with international customers
• Several years of professional experience in a similar environment
• Initiative, entrepreneurial and team-oriented personality
• You demonstrate strong leadership, social, diplomacy, and negotiation skills, as well as a high degree of independence, assertiveness, and stress resistance
• Very good communication skills in German and English, other foreign languages an advantage
• Willingness for occasional business trips

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