At Novonesis, we work to transform how the world is nourished and protected—combining biology, innovation, and strong partnerships to create sustainable impact. Our customers are leaders in the global baking industry, and our strategic accounts sit at the very heart of our commercial ambition. To support this journey, we are looking for a Strategic Account Partner to join our European Baking Sales team. This highly visible, collaborative role will allow you to learn the full breadth of a global commercial organization while actively contributing to performance, execution, and long‑term strategy.
Role & Impact
* You act as a trusted co‑pilot to the Strategic Account Manager and internal teams, ensuring commercial excellence, strong governance, and seamless cross‑functional execution while supporting strategic initiatives that drive customer value and profitable growth.
* You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, pricing, operations, quality, and customer collaboration, gaining hands‑on experience in how global strategic accounts are managed.
* Contribute to the development and execution of global and local strategic account plans through effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
* Coordinate and facilitate account meetings, including steering groups and cross‑functional collaborations, to drive strategic initiatives.
* Support the preparation and follow‑up of partnership reviews, performing performance tracking and pipeline prioritization to identify strategic opportunities.
* Analyze and interpret commercial data using tools such as Power BI, SAP, and IBP to generate actionable insights and support performance reporting.
* Assist in organizing customer engagement activities, such as innovation days and workshops, to foster collaboration and drive growth.
* Partner with Legal, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure robust governance of commercial contracts and operational alignment.
Qualifications
* 1–3 years of experience in B2B marketing, commercial, or sales support roles, ideally within Food & Beverage, ingredients, or science‑driven industrial environments.
* Solid understanding of value chains, pricing structures, and commercial agreements.
* Comfortable working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
* Analytical, structured, and detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
* Clear communicator, collaborative team player, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
* Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken).
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related applied science.
* Additional language proficiency beyond English and German.
Hybrid Role
This role is hybrid: 3 to 4 days working in the office and 1 to 2 days working remotely each week.
Application Deadline
31.05.2026
Contact Information
Kevin Robin Linggi, Head of Sales, Baking Europe, KEL@novonesis.com
Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. We welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on business needs.
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