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
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

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
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About 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.

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Team

Team

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Our work is underpinned by the act of sharing. Processes, information, best practices. It helps us challenge the status quo, grow together – and evolve as a business.

Learn about our Spirits
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Dennis

Product Operations Specialist, Zurich

We’re at the heart of the action, helping out different people and teams across R&D and the wider business every day. There’s a learning curve, sure, but the variety of projects and topics we cover is unmatched.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.