On August 21, 2017, the Swiss School Beijing (SSBJ) opened its doors as new section of Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), teaching a German-language Swiss curriculum. The school currently offers classes from Kindergarten up to Grade 3. An additional grade will be added with each new year.

The Swiss School Beijing invites applications for the following position:

SSBJ Public Relations and Admissions Officer (40% position - 16 hours per week)

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication and marketing plan for the promotion of SSBJ and recruitment of students;
• Initiate, organize and participate in admissions events and activities to drive student recruitment and enrolment opportunities;
• Develop promotional materials and manage online presence of SSBJ, with the technical support of WAB’s communication team;
• As the main point of contact, manage the admission of new students, from initial enquiry through to enrolment;
• Support new student/family orientation.

Your profile:

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders;
• Excellent command of both German and English (spoken and written);
• Positive and dynamic can-do attitude; ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Highly organized and able to multi-task;
• Experience with data management systems and Microsoft Office;
• Post-secondary education – undergraduate degree in a related field;
• At least 3 years of relevant or related experience;
• Experience in marketing and sales/customer relations.

Our offer:

• Experience a vibrant and multicultural work environment;
• Join a „startup“ school and get the opportunity to shape its future;
• Work in collaboration with the WAB admissions and WAB communication teams;
• Report to the Board of the Association Swiss School Beijing;
• Local salary and contract;
• Starting date: immediate.

If you are interested in this positioin, please send your application (CV, relevant certificates and letters of reference) to: job@swiss-school-beijing.ch.

For additional information, please contact Barbara Stäuble, Association Swiss School Beijing, barbara.stauble@swiss-school-beijing.ch.

Responsibilities:

1. Seize the market trend of the running shoes industry, design the product of professional category according to fashion trend & the brand orientation of the company.
2. Market research analysis and plan.
3. The design & development of the running series products.
4. Analyze and guide the design draft, participate in the quarterly sample review, check whether the appearance, process effect and the technology meets the design requirements.
5. Optimize the database of product design.
6. Cost control of the running series products.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in apparel design, shoes design, art and other related majors.
2. More than three years relevant working experience, familiar with the design and production process, and relevant sports brand working experience is preferred.
3. Proficient in Photoshop, AI, CorelDRAW, Illustrator and other graphic design software.
4. Active thinking, strong sense of appreciation and artistic aesthetic ability, a keen sense of fashion and market insight, a unique view of the design and the combination of market demand.
5. Be familiar with all kinds of shoes and apparel fabric & accessories, R & D process and all kinds of sports equipment materials.

6. Good communication and coordination ability.

Responsibilities:

1. Seize the market trend of the running shoes industry, design the product of professional category according to fashion trend & the brand orientation of the company.
2. Market research analysis and plan.
3. The design & development of the running series products.
4. Analyze and guide the design draft, participate in the quarterly sample review, check whether the appearance, process effect and the technology meets the design requirements.
5. Optimize the database of product design.
6. Cost control of the running series products.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in apparel design, shoes design, art and other related majors.
2. More than three years relevant working experience, familiar with the design and production process, and relevant sports brand working experience is preferred.
3. Proficient in Photoshop, AI, CorelDRAW, Illustrator and other graphic design software.
4. Active thinking, strong sense of appreciation and artistic aesthetic ability, a keen sense of fashion and market insight, a unique view of the design and the combination of market demand.
5. Be familiar with all kinds of shoes and apparel fabric & accessories, R & D process and all kinds of sports equipment materials.
6. Good communication and coordination ability.

Responsibilities：

1. Own the brand marketing planning & execution;
2. Lead brand positioning, marketing campaigns, and content/communication;
3. Manage working relationships with agencies (Creative, Media and PR);
4. Close cross-functional work with Brand HQ as well as China Commercial, Sales, and Digital teams;
5. Execute key marketing processes & track KPI’s Main Responsibility Areas;
6. Execute & potentially tailor/adapt brand strategy to maximize demand creation in China;
7. Develop and coordinate execution of 360 degree marketing plan and seasonal campaigns;
8. Develop advertising, press release and all promotion materials, including translation and copywriting;
9. Develop and/or contribute to community based marketing, digital marketing, and sports marketing initiatives;
10. Conduct market research as well as consumer insight work;
11. Own & manage the brand annual marketing budget;
12. Liaise and communicate with commercial, sales, retail, and digital teams to ensure the smooth implementation of campaigns;
13. Manage consumer loyalty program.

Requirements：

1. More than 5 years marketing experience of foreign sports goods brands, preferably running sport marketing with a focus on sports, athletes, and consumers;
2. An understanding of traditional and non-traditional brand marketing strategies;
3. A history of thoughtful execution of innovative ideas;
4. A knowledge of and a knack for identifying a wide variety of sports trends and scenes on a regional and national level; 
5. Management of collaborative projects from ideation through planning and execution;
6. Large budget management
7. An understanding and working knowledge of marketing communications and storytelling with an emphasis on content in the digital and social media landscape
8. A strong ability write, present, and share ideas articulately 
9. Marketing track record of achievement and contributing to brand development & growth
10. Solid exposure with PR agencies/production house/media/press
11. Bachelor’s degree, major in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related subjects will be a plus
12. With very strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Above CET6.