Managing Director - Switzerland

About the role

Birn+Partners, an international Executive Search, Leadership Consulting and Board Education firm with 15 offices across Europe, is looking for an experienced, business-driven Managing Director to join its team in Switzerland. The role promotes cross-border business and knowledge sharing and reports to Group Management together with Managing Directors from 10 other countries.

Key responsibilities

• Promote cross-border business and share knowledge across markets
• Own P/L, finance, budget, forecast, reporting, legal and support matters
• Provide individual attention to consultants and apply the needed development
• Deploy the group strategy in the local market and plan and execute daily management, monthly meetings, reporting, KPIs, office meetings, budgets and business plans
• Recruit, train and onboard team members and run 1:1 coaching
• Advise C-level executives and owner-led companies on leadership, strategy and organizational development
• Lead executive search for key leadership positions and coach leaders through their first 100 days
• Support team and leadership development, contribute to Board Services and build client relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe on cross-border assignments

Required profile

• 10 years of experience in Executive Search
• Lives in Switzerland with a strong professional network
• Leadership skills and business development experience
• Strong C-level network or leadership experience in the private sector
• Proven commercial drive and genuine interest in business and people
• Fluent German and English (French)

Required skills

• Advisory and relationship-building skills
• Analytical thinking and the ability to simplify complex challenges

What we offer

• An entrepreneurial, international culture with real autonomy and impact
• A collaborative team of senior colleagues and specialists
• Access to leading concepts, tools, academy and development programs