1. Job description

1.1 Position
The Marketing & Operation Officer will be responsible to manage the Swiss Center Changzhou daily operations, to ensure the quality of its facility’s services, and to maintain the good relations with the SC members, partners, and governmental bodies in Changzhou.

The position is based in Changzhou, and reports to the General Manager.

1.2 Tasks & Responsibilities
61 Be the owner of the high quality, Swiss image of Swiss Center Changzhou and ensure it is maintained and developed
61 Keep the facility of Swiss Center Changzhou in order, ensure its smooth operations
61 Office administration and management of the daily activities
61 Manage and promote the premises to potential customers, engage new companies to reach and maintain a full occupancy of the premise
61 Acquire new clients and partners and create a vibrant and useful network locally; strive to provide the needed support and services to the clients in Changzhou
61 Build and maintain good relations with the Swiss businesses and communities in Changzhou
61 Build and maintain good relations with the Chinese local authorities and service providers
61 Contribute to the recruitment of new SC members and renewal of existing members, propose and develop the new services for SC members and partners
61 Receive delegations, organize events, and represent SC at various events and fairs in Changzhou
61 Support Marketing & Event manager of Swiss Center Shanghai in marketing and promotion tasks, including website, social media, newsletter release, and contribute to the PR and other marketing materials as brochures and presentations
61 Frequent business trips to Shanghai

The above tasks will usually be implemented in collaboration with the headquarter in Shanghai.

2. Requirements
2.1 Personal Attribute
61 Pro-active, creative and solution oriented
61 Service and result oriented
61 Very independent, responsible and accountable to results
61 Naturally likes to build up networks and relations
61 Identifies with and recognizes the need for the organization’s vision and strategy
61 Reliable, responsible, loyal, honest and straightforward
61 Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
61 Passion for initiatives connected to community-building, start-up and SME advocacy; comfortable working in a small team

2.2 Skills
61 Strong interpersonal and networking capability
61 Sales skills
61 Event organization
61 Language: Excellent English, French or German is a plus
61 Computer Skills with Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

2.3 Requirements:
61 Native Chinese
61 Good knowledge about Switzerland or who can demonstrate experience with western companies and cultures, and knowledge of their ways of “doing business”
61 University degree in Economics, Business Administration and Public Relations or related fields
61 Experience in sales, marketing or promotion, event organization, or administration and project management