Job Offers
Strong Growth in Switzerland over the past year and a rise of roughly 3% in the Swiss GNP is spurring a vigorous market for seasoned executives for Swiss multinationals and organizations.
The rising demand in Swiss-based multinationals for talented executives is particularly marked in the financial sectors and luxury industries, which have endured a penury of qualified executives for several years now. But many other sectors are experiencing a strong demand, such as the civil engineering, tobacco and food industries.
Below are some job vacancies discreetly appearing last week.
PHILIP MORRIS is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial projects. Based in Neuchatel, Philip Morris Products is Switzerland’s largest cigarette manufacturer. The Project Manager PM wants to recruit will manage the execution of major investment projects, mostly related to new manufacturing equipment, in order to cope with the ongoing development of the Neuchatel production facility.
The person recruited for this position will also be responsible for evaluating, proposing and executing upgrades and technical improvements of existing equipment and processes. The successful applicant will first undergo an initial training period covering the specifics processes of the tobacco industry and then join a dynamic team of motivated engineers and project leaders supporting the Neuchatel facility.
The profile sought for this job will have a qualified engineering background (HES, EPF or equivalent), with at least 5 years experience in an industrial environment. With excellent analytical skills, the candidate will be an excellent communicator in English and French. Interested candidates are invited to apply through the PM website at www.pmicareers.com
Switzerland Tourism is seeking a Director for Russia in Moscow to take responsibility for the market presentation of Switzerland in Russia, implementing the planning and budget responsibility and promoting the expansion of integrated marketing activities, and developing the key accounts, as well as managing the team in Moscow.
The candidate needs to be of Swiss nationality and have an excellent knowledge of Russian culture and mentality, leadership and motivational qualities, and proven marketing experience in tourism, hospitality or service industries, have an engaging personality and excellent command of Russian and English, as well as hopefully a good knowledge of German and French. Obviously the executive to be hired for the this high-visibility job needs to be well versed in what Switzerland offers as a tourist destination.
Interested applicants should inquire in English to Schweiz Tourismus, Human resources, Gabriela Buchmüller, P.O. Box 8027 Zurich or email to hr@switzerland.com
ZUTTION, active in civil engineering and construction, is seeking to recruit a Manager of Finance and Administration for their offices in Neuchatel. The executive manager they are seeking to recruit will be responsible for the general accounting and the establishment of the budget, as well as its follow up and management, the management of lilquidities, management of the portfolio of insurances, and the management of human resources. The Company is looking for an accomplished executive in the age range of 25- 40 with an HEC diploma in management or controlling, and is possible solid experience working with an ERP and mastery of I.T. tools habitual in the sector. A strong sense of analysis as well as initiative, engagement, and autonomy are required. Very strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
Interested persons are invited to apply to Zuttion Construction SA, attn: M. Felipe Zoccolillo, Rue des Fahys 9, Case Postale 796, 2002 Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
