Executive Assistant

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are seeking a digitally proficient and business-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to two senior executives.

This role ensures the seamless execution of leadership activities and demands exceptional organizational skills combinedwith project coordination expertise. The successful candidate will manage complex priorities across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, acting as a trusted partner to optimize executives’ time. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of responsibilities, making it ideal for a professional who thrives in dynamic, high-impact settings.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Calendar & Travel Management:
  Orchestrate two complex calendars, schedule high-level meetings across various time zones, and design seamless domestic/international travel itineraries.
• Communication & Correspondence:
  Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders—including vendors, clients, and service providers—managing emails, calls, and inquiries related to travel, meetings, and business needs with professionalism.
• Meeting Preparation:
  Take ownership of meeting logistics by shaping agendas, preparing comprehensive briefing materials, and creating or refining presentations. Ensure all follow-up actions are clearly documented, tracked, and completed to maintain momentum on key priorities.
• Project Assistance:
  Support executives by coordinating and organizing key initiatives—manage timelines, prepare materials, and ensure stakeholders are aligned.
• Event Support:
  Facilitate events, such as town halls and external fairs—overseeing schedules, interacting with venues, and ensuring all materials and arrangements are in place for smooth execution.
• Confidentiality:
  Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Ad Hoc Tasks:
  Address unplanned and time-sensitive tasks—quickly adapting to changing priorities and providing solutions.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Education (higher or post-secondary education) in Business Administration, Management, or another relevant field.
• Executive Assistant or in a comparable role that combines customer service, stakeholder interaction, and project coordination responsibilities.
• Skilled in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and adept with digital collaboration and organizing tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and scheduling platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to stay agile in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in anticipating needs, adaptable to shifting priorities, and motivated to continuously develop professionally.
• Strong communication skills in English (German is advantageous), within an international environment.

What we offer you:

• 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays) + service days
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program/health care
• On-site car parking/public transport allowance
• Access to a wide range of discounts

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Alexi Donadoni  team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements.

Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).