Managing Director Recruitment Consultant / Managing Director Recruitment Consultantess

Career Opportunity: Managing Director

In the context of succession planning, a unique opportunity has arisen to further enhance a well-established company and shape its growth trajectory in Northwestern Switzerland. Our client, a successful personnel service provider, has been a prominent player in the Basel region for over 20 years, boasting a strong presence throughout Northwestern Switzerland. Established customer relationships and a dedicated team form the cornerstone of sustainable solutions and high service quality in the recruitment of permanent and temporary positions for industrial and logistics companies. As part of an internationally active corporate group, this organization is poised for a strategic expansion of its market position and growth in the region.

About the Role

We are seeking an industry-experienced and service-oriented individual to take on the role of Managing Director. In this entrepreneurial leadership position, you will hold overall operational, personnel, and financial responsibility, guiding the company into its next phase of development.

• Lead a team of six, ensuring smooth operations and high service quality.
• Continuously develop efficient processes and operational aspects.
• Maintain and expand customer relationships while acquiring new clients.
• Identify and leverage additional market potentials.
• Manage projects, develop and negotiate contracts, and ensure the necessary organizational and legal framework.
• Serve as a key interface to the parent company's headquarters to ensure professional collaboration.
• Strategically utilize resources and competencies for the further development of the company.
• Drive the expansion in Northwestern Switzerland, establishing additional branches to create conditions for sustainable growth.

Candidate Profile

You are successfully engaged in the Swiss personnel services industry—ideally with experience in temporary employment—and are ready to take the next step in your career. Your qualifications include:

• Solid experience in acquisition and the cultivation of long-term customer relationships.
• A strong network in the Basel economic region, enabling confident navigation.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to recognize market opportunities and make decisive actions.
• Exceptional motivational skills to align teams towards common goals.
• A blend of strategic thinking and a hands-on mentality, demonstrating a willingness to be actively present in the market.
• Fluency in German, accompanied by very good English and/or French skills.

Application Process

Ready to embrace entrepreneurial responsibility? We invite you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact: Sandra von Hermanni, Nathalie Ramel