Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Duration of employment: Unlimited
Ideal starting date: ASAP
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
About the company:
A forward-thinking international company is seeking a visionary and driven Managing Director (CEO) to lead its growth. Serving major global OEMs and system integrators, the company has a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. With 12 patents and a commitment to continuous innovation, they specialize in developing cutting-edge solutions and offering license partnerships.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for ambitious young professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset to step in and grow within the company.
Tasks:
* Development and implementation of a strategic market and customer orientation.
* Establishing and maintaining contacts with key accounts and major customers.
* Organisation and monitoring of work processes, production processes and purchasing.
* Financial responsibility: budgeting, cost control and economic management.
* Recruitment, management and development of employees.
* Representing the company at trade fairs, congresses and other events.
* Implementation and management of marketing measures.
* Working closely with our founder and current Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure optimal familiarisation and the development of long-term customer relationships.
Qualifications:
* Experience in a management position with an entrepreneurial mindset (previous management experience is not essential).
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
* Charismatic personality with enthusiasm and drive.
* Technical understanding, ideally with knowledge of electronics.
* Decisiveness, organisational talent and quick perception.
* Ability to work under pressure and a sense of responsibility.
* Completed engineering degree with business knowledge.
* Experience with ERP systems and product costing.
* Knowledge of marketing and sales.
* Willingness to travel worldwide (approx. 40% of working time).
* Fluency in English and Italian knowledge (German is an advantage)
Company Offers:
* Reimbursement of all business travel and out-of-pocket expenses.
* A thorough three-week induction programme to familiarise you with the company, the products and the market.
* Support from our founder and president for the introduction to our major customers.
* An exciting, varied job with a high level of personal responsibility.
* The opportunity to build long-term relationships with major international customers.
* A modern, innovation-driven working environment with great development opportunities.
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