Junior Commercial Assistant

Our company is a leading European purchasing alliance in Geneva. Our organisation conducts negotiations with the FMCG industry on an international level.

Our shareholders include leading supermarket chains from a wide range of countries, such as EDEKA (Germany), Biedronka (Poland), Pingo Doce and Recheio (Portugal), Ara (Colombia), Picnic, Migros Group (Switzerland), Intermarché, Casino (France), and Auchan (France, Poland, Portugal, Spain Hungary, Romania and Luxembourg).

Our team is small and highly collaborative; working in a dynamic and multicultural setting that fosters close cooperation and shared responsibility. We embrace modern, flexible approaches to work and are committed to cultivating a culture that supports growth, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a supportive setting.

This position is well-suited for individuals at the beginning of their careers, offering a supportive framework in which to build a strong foundation of skills and experience, as you will be exposed to diverse challenges and new knowledge, helping you grow within a stimulating and inclusive professional context from the beginning.

About you

You are an open-minded person with a high level of social skills. You are accurate, responsible, and proactive. You are used to working with large databases and are comfortable dealing with numbers.

You have strong language and presentation skills. A very good level of English and French is required; German is a plus.

You are familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

A high level of business acumen, initial administrative/commercial experience in Switzerland (1/2 years), and a higher education degree (Bachelor’s degree) are required.

You already live in Switzerland and/or have a valid working permit.

Your Position:

We are looking for a full-time Junior Commercial Assistant with a high sense of responsibility. You should fluently speak English and French. A good level of German is a big plus.

As Junior Commercial Assistant you will assist executives, managers and stakeholders in:

• Coordinating, monitoring, and following up on various projects across several European Countries
• Analysis, reporting & action point follow up for the commercial team
• Maintain continuous communication between FMCG multinationals and major European retail chains, fostering strong partnerships and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring permanent contact with executives, internal or external colleagues
• Provide administrative support including meeting scheduling, minute-taking, internal travel arrangements, and event coordination.
• Handling correspondence and agendas.
• Following up on unpaid invoices from clients
• Replenishing office supplies

The Successful Applicant

In order to be considered for the role you will:

• Have a first previous experience in an administrative/commercial role in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be well organised and proactive
• Daily use of MS Office applications
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree
• Have an excellent level of English & French (required)
• German is a big plus
• Be a Swiss resident with a valid working permit