Executive Assistant to the CPO & President gatesolutions

CompanyGate Gourmet
LocationZurich, CH
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Posted2026-08-27
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Description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Job Summary

Start Date: 01 January 2027 | Part-time (50% FTE)

Based at the gategroup Global Headquarters in Glattbrugg, the Executive Assistant CPO and President gatesolutions provides high-level, proactive and strategic administrative support to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and President gatesolutions. Acting as a trusted partner, the role ensures the effective coordination of executive priorities and enhances productivity. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion and adaptability, managing complex schedules, global stakeholder interactions and business-critical activities in a fast-paced, international environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Executive Coordination & Strategic Support

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Manage complex executive calendars across multiple time zones and prioritize critical business activities.

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Serve as a trusted partner and gatekeeper, facilitating effective communication and alignment with executive priorities.

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Stakeholder Management & Governance

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Coordinate global meetings, leadership forums, and governance activities.

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Prepare agendas, presentations, and briefing materials.

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Collaborate with senior stakeholders, global teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and timely execution of initiatives.

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Operational Excellence & Administrative Management

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Organize international travel arrangements, detailed itineraries, and expense management.

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Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain accurate records and documentation.

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Drive continuous improvement of administrative processes through digital tools and best practices.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Education

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Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.

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Work Experience

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Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a global, matrixed, or multinational organization.

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Experience supporting multiple senior executives simultaneously.

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Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced international environments with complex stakeholder networks.

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Technical and Language Skills

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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.

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Strong digital literacy and experience with modern workplace technologies.

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Fluency in English and German.

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Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, or Italian are considered an advantage.

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Core Competencies

Thinking (Analysis & Problem Solving)

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Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

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Engaging (Collaboration & Communication)

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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Inspiring (Influence & Relationships)

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Builds trust through professionalism, integrity, resilience, discretion, and sound judgment.

Achieving (Execution & Delivery)

  • Consistently delivers high-quality results under pressure while demonstrating ownership, adaptability, and accountability.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!