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Responsible for Vocational Training / Deputy Head of Training
- 29 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), French (Fluent)
About the job
Responsible for Vocational Training / Deputy Head of Training 100%
Full-time
by arrangement
Your Area of Responsibility
- Overall responsibility: Leadership and further development of vocational training in the German and Western Switzerland regions (focus on retail)
- Recruitment & Expansion: Acquisition of apprentices and expansion of training places
- Support for apprentices: Holistic guidance including assessments and final exam preparation
- Support for trainers: Empowerment and coaching of trainers in daily business
- Events: Organisation of induction days and apprentice events
- Administration & Quality: Ensuring administrative processes and quality management
- Deputising: Full deputising in the absence of the Head of Training
Your Profile
- Education: Completed basic training with further education in HR, vocational training or business administration
- Professional experience: Several years of experience in vocational training in retail as well as in the establishment and further development of training structures
- Skills: Affinity for digital media and learning platforms as well as good knowledge of the Swiss education system
- Language skills: Very good German and French skills
Look forward to
OTTO’S FamilyOwner-managed family environment.
Down-to-earth, yet modern and future-oriented with the latest technologies such as SAP S/4 HANA.
Agility through flat hierarchy and short decision-making paths in a dynamic company.
Reach new heights with OTTO’S.
Continuous development is close to our hearts.
We offer development opportunities with individual career consideration or contribute to further education costs.
Enjoy 5 weeks of holiday every year and for those over 50, there are 30 days of relaxation.
Working hours – we ensure the optimal work-life balance. On Fridays, the weekend starts at 1:00 pm.
Shopping discounts in all OTTO’S stores as well as on ottos.ch and sherpaoutdoor.com.
Generous loyalty bonuses for years of service.
Annual staff party with all employees from across Switzerland.
Discounted tickets for events or various games of FCL and EVZ are available to employees.
Your HR Contact
Sandra Kroker
041 925 03 76
sandra.kroker@ottos.ch