Simon Meyer

Sales Director

Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Sales Director at Rotzinger Group
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Complex industrial project sales • Processing, buffering (Rotzinger), conveying (Transver) and packaging technologies (Demaurex) • Robotic automation, pick-and-place and turnkey production systems • Strategic key account management, international market expansion and business development

  • ProXES ()
    • Sales Manager - Confectionery specialist
      Jun 2020 - Aug 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Sales Manager – Benelux & Middle East Area • Managed commercial activities across the Benelux and Middle East regions, driving revenue growth and market expansion. • Developed new sales channels through strategic partnerships with leading food manufacturers and local market agents. • Led sales negotiations and business development activities, managed key accounts, and expanded the regional agent and distributor network.

    • Business development - Chocolate Technologist
      Mar 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Expanded the chocolate and confectionery business globally through roadshows and business development initiatives across more than 20 countries. • Defined and executed sales strategies, including major partnerships with leading food manufacturers. • Led the implementation of processing equipment at customer sites, including technical presentations, product trials, commissioning, and staff training. • Developed long-term relationships with key accounts and supported customers throughout the full project lifecycle.

  • Business development - Head Chef Chocolatier at Gusto Group Food Services
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

    • Set up a new production facility, including plant layout design, equipment sourcing and staff recruitment • Increased production capacity through process optimization and implementation of new operational standards • Managed industrial investments and equipment acquisition projects

  • Pierre Hermé Paris ()
    • Deputy Chef Chocolatier
      Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Chocolatier
      Sep 2010 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs

  • Chocolate / Pastry at Daniel Rebert - Relais Desserts International
    Sep 2007 - Aug 2010 · 3 yrs