We are Academic Work!

The Academic Work adventure began in 1998 with a group of friends who had the idea of making the professional world accessible to young people. 

Their story began in a small basement in Sweden, where they shared their determination, their focus, teamwork... and last, but not least - lots of laughs! This unique atmosphere has never left the company, and is now part of our culture. 

Today, we are a fast-growing company in Switzerland and as our business expands, it is of the most importance for us to ensure a top-class contract knowledge and expertise. This is why we are now looking for a Commercial Contract Manager to join us! 

About the role

As Commercial Contract Manager, your responsibility is to secure that Academic Work signs strategically important and profitable frame agreements in terms of gross profit and overall terms. 

Every business opportunity is unique in its conditions, and therefore a problem-solving approach and an open business mindset is an absolute MUST to be successful! 

Your main responsibilities

• Negotiate and sign profitable frame agreements for Academic Work
  
• Help develop the Contract Department
  
• Develop new business opportunities in cooperation with colleagues
  
• Secure implementation and sharing of best practice
  
• Act as a role model in living our core values
  

Your tasks

• Manage Academic Work Switzerland's offers, pricing strategies, terms, client presentations and negotiations related to frame agreement signings
• Lead and drive each co-worker involved in Academic Work’s negotiations related to frame agreements through regular meetings while making sure that the meetings (agenda) are decisive, filled with dynamic discussions, relevant content and to-dos for each co-worker involved in the tender
• Work for best practice by continuously developing templates, process documents and administrative processes related to frame agreements, presentations, and tenders

Requirements

• You have a first experience in either sales, purchasing or strategic contract positions, during which you have held negotiations and participated in client meetings
• As you will mostly work with our Zurich and our Lausanne branch, a proficient level in French and English is required (both written and spoken)
• A proficient level in German is a strong asset
• You are a frequent user of Microsoft Office, and more specifically Excel
• Having a prior experience in Public Procurement is an asset! 

Other information

• Activity rate : 80%
• Start : ASAP
• Localisation : you can be based either in Geneva, Lausanne or Zurich
• For Academic Work candidates : Career step 3 min is required