Head of the Construction and Steel Business Unit — FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)
- Location
- Olten
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Head of Construction and Steel Business Unit 60-100% | FFS
Get Switzerland moving with us.
Head of Construction and Steel Business Unit
- Head of Construction and Steel Business Unit 60-100% | FFS
- Get Switzerland moving with us.
- You willingly take on responsibilities with commitment and reliability.
- Even in complex situations you keep the overview and find pragmatic solutions.
- is completed by a university qualification (Uni or SUP) and an excellent oral and written command of German, as well as good knowledge of English and French (B1 level).
- Salary and benefits.
Main responsibilities
- You willingly take on responsibilities with commitment and reliability.
- Even in complex situations you keep the overview and find pragmatic solutions.
- Many years of experience in team management and/or sales in a similar position, combined with solid experience in the B2B sector, forms the ideal basis for this role.
- Ideally you already come from the world of freight traffic, transport, logistics, construction or steel and know the market dynamics and customer needs.
- A solid understanding of the market and business allows you to quickly grasp the interconnections and support your decisions in an understandable way.
- Assumi volentieri responsabilità con impegno e affidabilità. Anche nelle situazioni complesse mantieni la visione d'insieme e trovi soluzioni pragmatiche.
Key requirements
- is completed by a university qualification (Uni or SUP) and an excellent oral and written command of German, as well as good knowledge of English and French (B1 level).
- Salary and benefits.
- We are actively committed to equal pay.
- This hiring is governed by the Code of Obligations and is based on a comparison with the team, the market and the sector.
- This is a good way to start.
- Your desire to put Switzerland in motion together with us is the greatest proof of motivation you can show us.
- We therefore waive the need to request a cover letter for this position.
- Un'esperienza pluriennale nella gestione di team e/o nelle vendite in una posizione analoga, unita ad una solida esperienza nel settore B2B, costituisce la base ideale per questo incarico.
- Idealmente provieni già dal mondo del traffico merci, del trasporto, della logistica, dell'edilizia o della siderurgia e conosci le dinamiche di mercato e le esigenze della clientela.
- Una solida comprensione del mercato e del business ti permette di cogliere rapidamente le interconnessioni e di sostenere le tue decisioni in modo comprensibile.
- Completano il tuo profilo un titolo universitario (Uni o SUP) ed un'ottima padronanza orale e scritta del tedesco, oltre a buone conoscenze di inglese e francese (livello B1).
Application process
- here
- What we offer you.
- With SBB freight traffic you are at the heart of the Swiss economy.
- As head of the Construction and Steel business unit, you take responsibility for an important business sector characterized by strategic customers and actively shape its evolution.
- A challenging market context, an expert team and a position with a lot of responsibility and a wide margin of autonomy and intervention await you, in close contact with our customers and the business.
- What you can put in motion.
- Together with your team of 8 employees you manage strategic clients of primary importance and a turnover of around 180 million francs.
- You develop and consolidate long-term relationships with existing customers, recognize new opportunities and acquire customers for suitable transport solutions.
Contacts
- Unfortunately, applications by email cannot be taken into consideration. Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected] simplyYou FAQ for candidates On site Job ID 103995 Firat Günes Telephone +41 79 632 41 64
Company and context
- Con il tuo stile coinvolgente e autentico, costruisci rapporti di fiducia e ti rapporti con clienti, collaboratori/trici e partner su un piano di parità.
Additional details
- Your profile is completed by a university qualification (Uni or SUP) and an excellent oral and written command of German, as well as good knowledge of English and French (B1 level).
- You will receive an initial response from us no later than 10 working days from the submission of your application. Final decision October 2026 About the application process Recruiting Support FFS FAQ for candidates Telephone +41 79 632 41 64
- Furthermore, we are also a flexible employer when it comes to reconciling work and private life. Diversity is welcome
- This is why we are committed to a work environment in which all employees can express their individual strengths, experiences and ways of thinking. Career and development
- We participate financially and in terms of time in external ongoing training which benefits our staff and SBB.
Notes and original content
- Apply here
- You will receive an initial response from us no later than 10 working days from the submission of your application.
- Final decision October 2026
- Application
- About the application process
- Recruiting Support FFS
- Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected]
- FAQ for candidates
- Job ID 103995
Questions about this listing
What salary does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer for this role?
FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) lists CHF 113'000 - 192'000 gross per year for this position in Olten. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Solothurn can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)?
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