Executive Assistant to CMO (50%)

The company seeks a part-time Executive Assistant to support the CMO in Schaffhausen, handling complex scheduling, travel coordination, and administrative tasks for the Marketing & Communications department.

This position provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Marketing Officer based in Schaffhausen. The role is central to maintaining smooth daily operations within the Marketing Department, ensuring the executive can focus on strategic priorities while the assistant manages logistical and organizational demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic and flexible calendar, including scheduling appointments and preparing for or following up on meetings.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements, including handling visa applications and other formalities.
• Track the travel schedules and holidays of the core Marketing & Communications team.
• Plan and organize workshops and internal events.
• Write and edit intranet articles for the department and create or refine high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaborate with internal support teams at IWC and the Richemont Group, and coordinate closely with the Implementation Manager and country offices.
• Manage office supplies for the CMO's office.
• Provide on-site support during the Watches & Wonders trade fair in Geneva.
• Anticipate and handle various organizational and administrative tasks to relieve the CMO.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactivity, and attention to detail, alongside excellent communication abilities.
• Possess several years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a creative and fast-paced setting.
• Hold commercial training and a federal certificate as an Executive Assistant, or equivalent training in digital office management.
• Be fluent in both German and English for business purposes.
• Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Nice to have

• Additional training in digital office management or related fields.
• Proficiency in French.

What the company offers

• Daily meal and beverage allowance of CHF 7.
• Annual health insurance contribution of CHF 2,340 for full-time equivalents.
• Public transportation subsidy of up to CHF 1,500 annually for contracts lasting at least one year.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after age 50, plus 5 bridge compensation days.
• Special discounts on IWC and Richemont products.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including financial aid for external childcare.
• Access to the IWC Sport Club, established in 1972.
• A workplace located next to the Rhine river, encouraging social interaction among staff.
• Internal events such as Christmas celebrations and summer after-work gatherings.

About the company

Richemont brings together makers, thinkers, strategists, and storytellers who honor tradition while embracing progress. The company celebrates its craftsmanship heritage and the future of watchmaking, balancing innovation with a strong commitment to change management, training, and personal development.

• Values the legacy of craftsmanship alongside the future of watchmaking.
• Combines tradition with innovation.
• Emphasizes change management, training, and personal development.