International Business Manager 100%

Max Zeller Söhne AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Zeller Söhne AG, a leading Swiss phytopharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced International Business Manager to expand its global herbal medicines portfolio. You will manage export markets, licensing partners and drive growth, reporting to the Head of International.

You will lead market analyses, coordinate cross‑functional projects, and support successful commercialization worldwide with a strong commercial mindset and ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Natural Sciences or Business Administration.
• Several years of experience in international marketing, product management, sales or business development.
• Proven ability to manage international business relationships and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor growth strategies with licensing partners to ensure sustainable growth.
• Manage and develop relationships with international partners and distributors.
• Identify new opportunities and establish international partnerships in selected regions.
• Contribute to international product launches and market development projects.
• Plan annual business reviews with licensing partners and define growth initiatives.
• Analyze markets, competitors and portfolio to identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor sales reports, forecasts and market performance with partners and take actions.
• Develop and implement marketing concepts, training materials and commercial tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Marketing and Finance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Represent the company at international conferences and partner meetings.

Skills

International marketing

Product management

Sales & business development

Commercial mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organizational & project management

Presentation & negotiation

Willingness to travel

German language

English language

Education

University degree or equivalent (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Natural Sciences, Business Administration)

Job description

Join the leading Swiss phytopharmaceutical company and help shape the global growth of scientifically proven herbal medicines. With our own R&D and state-of-the art production facilities, we have successfully developed and launched a range of brands that enjoy a wide acceptance, both in Switzerland and worldwide. The strategic objective is to expand our global business

To support this aim, we are looking for an internationally experienced commercial professional with strong business development, sales and marketing know-how.

International Business Manager 100%

Your mission

Reporting to the Head of International, you contribute to the expansion of Zeller’s international business. You manage a portfolio of export markets and licensing partners, drive growth opportunities and support the successful commercialization of our scientifically backed herbal medicines worldwide.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, propose, implement and monitor growth strategies together with Zeller licensing partners to ensure sustainable business growth
• Manage, support and further develop existing relationships with international partners and distributors
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and establish new international partnerships in selected regions
• Actively contribute to international product launches and market development projects
• Plan and conduct annual business reviews with licensing partners and define growth initiatives
• Perform market, competitor and portfolio analyses to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making
• Monitor sales reports, forecasts and market performance indicators and derive appropriate actions together with partners
• Develop and implement marketing concepts, training materials, best-practice presentations and commercial support tools
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with internal stakeholders such as Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Marketing and Finance
• Stay abreast of industry and market developments and provide regular updates and recommendations to management
• Represent the company at international conferences, trade shows and partner meetings

Your profile

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Natural Sciences, Business Administration
• Several years of experience in international marketing, product management, sales and/or business development, preferably within pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, medical devices.
• Strong commercial mindset combined with analytical thinking Experience in managing international business relationships and projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, take ownership and drive initiatives forward.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Positive, proactive and solution-oriented personality with a strong "can-do" attitude
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Native German and excellent English skills are mandatory
• Additional language skills are considered an advantage

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