Key Account Manager – Strategic F&B Accounts Europe

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to lead and expand strategic Food & Beverage accounts across Europe. You will work for an innovative company that provides water quality monitoring and analysis solutions to industrial clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop key international F&B accounts in France, Benelux, the UK and other European markets.
• Leverage your European F&B network to generate new business and increase revenue.
• Sell technical instrumentation and monitoring solutions to industrial customers.
• Build long‑term strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal technical, sales and management teams.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights across European markets.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management within instrumentation, monitoring systems or industrial water.
• Established network in the European Food & Beverage industry.
• Strong technical understanding of instrumentation and monitoring solutions.
• Proven track record managing complex international accounts and driving growth.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial skills.
• Fluent in English; French required; German a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, life sciences or business.

Required skills

• Instrumentation
• Monitoring solutions
• Water quality analysis

What we offer

• Innovative, fast‑growing environment with high autonomy.
• International exposure and ownership of key accounts.
• Flexible working conditions (remote possible).
• 6 weeks of holidays and a company car.
• Based in Switzerland or remote, with 1‑2 days/week travel across Europe.