On - Specialist – Executive Assistant - Zürich

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Product Operations

In short

At On, we’re redefining the future of sportswear and our team and business are rapidly expanding around the globe. In this role as Executive Assistant, your mission is to empower and enable Chief Innovation Officer and his leadership team.

On is disrupting the global sports footwear, apparel, and accessories market with groundbreaking technology, cutting-edge designs, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability and social impact. We’re not just thinking differently – we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, inspiring athletes and customers alike.

Your mission

– You work to make our Chief Innovation Officer and his leadership team effective and efficient: you prioritise, anticipate and solve problems starting at calendar- and inbox management and ending at strategic offsite support for the function (e.g. location booking and logistics, collaborating with teams to draft agendas and quietly implementing a no-frills systematic approach)
– You shape and enable cultural moments like functional town halls, orchestrate contributions during global events and support in driving other strategic announcements and executive communications.
– You navigate the day-to-day work by prioritisation, time management, handling ad-hoc projects and steady optimisation of systems and processes for effective collaboration of the CIO management team

Your story

– Typically 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally as executive assistant or in a similar position supporting key leadership members
– Strong sense of independent thinking, and entrepreneurial, pro-active decision-making under pressure
– Excellence in creative problem solving, paired with a growth mindset and a superior “can-do”- spirit
– Excellent communication skills (english fluency both verbally and written) and ability to build strong relationships
– Experience in drafting communications to large audiences
– Ideally you bring experience working for a product company
– Excitement about working at the intersection of multiple key intersects of a fast growing company
– Capable of leveraging digital tools and systems to support your work
– You speak fluent English and German

Meet the team

Our mission is to define and create the future of sportswear bringing to life groundbreaking innovations. Acting at the forefront of material science, sport science and engineering we develop products that push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, blending in unique aesthetic appeal that embodies On’s design DNA.