Senior Specialist

LOCATION: ZURICH

As a premium sportswear brand growing at a rapid pace globally, we are searching for a Senior Internal Events Specialist who thrives on driving innovation and delivering strategic, impactful events that inspire and connect teams worldwide. Reporting to the Internal Events Lead, this senior role will go beyond event execution, taking ownership of budgetary decisions, strategic planning, and program evolution. You'll partner closely with leadership to craft a global events strategy that reflects our culture and drives meaningful outcomes for the business. This role demands creative problem-solving, leadership, and an ability to see the big picture while delivering exceptional details.

• Collaborate with the Head of Internal Events on a strategic vision for internal events, ensuring alignment with company culture, values, and global objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery, and evaluation of impactful events, balancing creativity with operational excellence.
• Take full ownership of event budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while maximising value and ROI.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring events contribute to cultural alignment and organizational priorities.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure event strategies address company-wide needs and foster collaboration.
• Oversee and scale event programs globally, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration within the team.

• You have 8+ years of experience in event management, with proven success in delivering high-profile, global events at scale.
• Strong budget management and financial planning expertise, with experience in optimizing resources while maintaining quality.
• A visionary mindset with the ability to translate organizational objectives into event strategies that deliver measurable impact.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership.
• A creative thinker who thrives on innovation and challenges the status quo in event design and delivery.
• Fluency in English (German is a plus), with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A natural leader with a collaborative approach, passionate about mentoring and growing team members.

You'll join a dynamic Internal Events team, focused on creating moments that inspire and bring the Oniverse together. Our team is a center of excellence for creativity, innovation, and impact, setting the standard for internal engagement through world-class events.

Just by the banks of the Limmat you'll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.

Förrlibuckstrasse 190,

8005

Switzerland

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

I'm getting people curious about On – what we're working on, and ultimately what kind of working environment we have, the essence as to what life here is like. I love to get people on a call and change their perception.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

We want to set everyone up for success, so here's the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.