Branch Manager for Academic Work Zürich

Are you an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in the doingBranch Manager for Academic Work ZürichAre you an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in the doing? We are looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Zurich office - a role for someone who wants to be the local business force, combining commercial sharpness, hands-on leadership, and a strong people is a role for a leader who doesn t sit on the sidelines: you are present with your team X in key client Manager for Academic Work ZürichAbout Academic Work, we are experts in the early-career professional market, with a clear ambition: to become X in performance prediction. For nearly three decades, we have combined expertise and across six countries, making us a trusted partner for clients seeking long-term X Switzerland, we have been building our for nearly 15 years in Geneva and Lausanne, supporting companies in securing future talent - and helping early-career professionals launch and their Zurich office, opened in , represents our next growth phase. Today s team of 8 ambitious colleagues is laying the groundwork for we believe could become X Swiss branch over time. Joining now means stepping into a high-impact environment where you can actively shape the Branch and leave a lasting mark on its sets us apart? We are a performance-driven where accountability, ambition, and continuous development go hand in hand. High standards are part of our DNA, and we believe growth comes from ownership, feedback, and the constant drive to raise the mission : Lead the people, grow the businessYour mission is split between two critical priorities: being an leader and being a relentless engine for growth. You balance a fierce business focus with a human-centric leadership a visionary yet hands-on leader, you spend your time X team X the Branch s performance to ensure it hits its targets. You are fully accountable for the P&L, the culture, and driving the Branch forward through a high-frequency, high-energy focus on sales and market you will actually do is:Lead and develop: Lead, coach, and develop Leaders, Account Managers and Consultant Managers, ensuring they high level while delivering exceptional service to our clients and X building: Strengthen across the office, foster a strong sense of belonging and ownership, and build a solid local management team X future to support the Branch s next phase of commercial growth: Implement the local sales to grow existing key clients, and develop larger, more client alignment: As a member of the Country Management Team, X Work s locally, and actively drive change within the Branch.Financials: Take full accountability for the Branch P&L, and forecasts into clear commercial actions secure sustainable profileProven leadership skills as a Team X Business Unit Manager (or similar role) with direct accountability for business results and a track record of driving performance. Having led leaders is a strong asset.Industry knowledge: A strong B2B service background.Mindset: You with an entrepreneurial spirit-proactive, resourceful, and focused on growth, but you also possess high energy and a resilient optimism, X as learning opportunities. Your energy acts as a for the rest of the team.Linguistic skills: Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is could set you apart: a strong B2B sales background and an understanding of the local Zurich CompetenciesThese are the skills and traits make our leaders stand out:Entrepreneurial drive: You with a start-up mindset, high energy and a strong sense of ownership.Resilient Optimism: X challenges into learning opportunities and stay positive under You can simplify complex and adapt your message to different audiences.Emotional Intelligence: You are self-aware and can balance performance with we offerA culture of high performers: Join a team X and continuous improvement drive everything we do. with colleagues who challenge, support, and inspire each other to aim beyond the work: Step into a leadership role with real influence - shaping the Branch, driving performance, and leaving a lasting mark on people and clients. Your work here has a tangible big, make it happen: We empower you to take ownership, make bold decisions, and turn ideas into action. If you are by results and growth, you ll thrive in this environment.Competitive package: In addition to a fixed salary, you ll benefit from performance-based variable pay and perks (including 30 days of sports membership, DetailsStart As soon as possible (notice periods Permanent contract, ZürichOur recruitment processPersonality and logic tests (15min)Initial phone screening (15 minutes)Interview with Head of People & PerformanceLeadership case to prepareInterview with the Managing Director and Chief of Expanding MarketsWelcome X team! jideaac3f7aen jit0207aen jpiy26aen