Reference code: JR130451
We are makers. Thinkers. Strategists. Storytellers. For over 150 years, we’ve been shaped by tradition, powered by progress, and driven by people. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of craftsmanship and the future of watchmaking, where every tick resonates with the heartbeat of time itself. Wherever your path started, we care where you want to go. Whether in Schaffhausen or somewhere else in the world, engineer your next step with us.
To support our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in Schaffhausen we are looking for an
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CMO (50%)
Duration: Permanent
Start: October 2026
Are you a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills? We are seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to our Chief Marketing Officer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless and efficient operations in our Marketing Department. You will be instrumental in managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements and overseeing administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to provide comprehensive support at the highest level.
YOUR MISSION AT IWC.
- Management of a constantly changing and flexible agenda incl. appointment coordination, preparation and follow-up of meetings
- Individual travel planning, incl. careful processing of all visa formalities
- Responsible for the overall overview of travel activities/holidays of the core team of the central Marketing & Communications Department
- Organization of workshops and events
- Publication of intranet articles for Marketing & Communications as well as creation and/or editing of high-quality PowerPoint presentations
- Proactive exchange and networking with the internal assistance functions of IWC and the Richemont Group, as well as close cooperation and coordination with the Implementation Manager and the country organizations
- CMO-Office Management: Office Supplies
- Support and active assistance on site during the Watches & Wonders trade fair in Geneva
- Proactive relief of the CMO in all organizational and administrative matters
HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.
- Luxury-savvy, hands-on personality, forward thinking and independent working, coupled with a high degree of flexibility and agility
- Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role in a creative and dynamic environment
- Commercial training and further training as an Executive Assistant with a federal certificate, further training in digital office management or similar is a plus
- Business fluent in German and English, French is a plus
- Feels comfortable in a dynamic, constantly changing environment and always keeps an overview and remains calm, nevertheless requires a personality that works quickly, efficiently and accurately
- An empathetic, discreet personality who communicates in a friendly and appropriate manner at all levels
- Well-founded user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Teams, OneNote and SharePoint
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US.
IWC offers you a challenging working environment: rooted in Switzerland, but operating successfully internationally. We combine tradition with innovation and attach great importance to change management, training and further education as well as personal development. Find below a selection of fringe benefits provided by us:
- Daily food & beverage allowance of CHF 7, redeem-able in the in-house restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen.
- Yearly health insurance contribution of CHF 2'340 for full-time contracts.
- Annual contribution to public transportation abonnements of up to CHF 1'500 for contracts of at least one year.
- 25 days vacation annually (30 days as of the age of 50), 5 additional bridge compensation days.
- Special conditions on selected IWC & Richemont products.
- Diverse health & wellbeing initiatives and programs, including financial support for external childcare.
- IWC Sport Club (est. 1972) for sport enthusiasts.
- Attractive workplace adjacent to the river rhine, inviting for social activities amongst colleagues.
- Memorable internal events (Christmas, summer after work drinks, etc.).
- And many more!