The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Events & Communication Specialist
Job Summary
Recognized internationally as a market leader in graphite and carbon solutions, Imerys Graphite & Carbon serves a variety of growing industrial sectors including electric vehicles, polymers, engineering materials and refractories. Research and innovation are the drivers of all our solutions, developed at our own laboratories and produced in our own factories equipped using the most advanced technologies.
Part of the Imerys Group, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is headquartered in Switzerland with commercial offices and production sites around the globe.
To join our Communication team in Bironico (Switzerland), we are looking for a highly organized and proactive:
Events & Communication Specialist. In this dynamic position, you will lead the execution of external and internal events - from trade shows and employer branding initiatives to internal communication campaigns. You will work closely with the Communication Manager to ensure consistent brand messaging and impactful engagement across all touchpoints.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, internal events, and employer branding activities.
* Oversee logistics, budgeting, and vendor management to ensure high-quality, on-brand delivery.
* Collaborate with Business Development & Marketing and R&D to design event promotion materials (booth visuals, banners, brochures, social media content).
* Evaluate event outcomes, collect feedback, and analyze ROI and lead generation in collaboration with Business Development & Marketing and Sales.
* Support the development of internal communication campaigns, including content creation for intranet, newsletters, and internal events.
* Contribute to communication initiatives on sustainability, safety, and innovation.
Profile Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in end-to-end event management.
* Excellent written and spoken English and Italian (C1 level or equivalent); German is an advantage.
* Strong project management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
* Experience with marketing automation tools or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Mailchimp, Brevo) is a plus.
* Proactive and accountable: you take initiative, anticipate needs, and deliver with ownership.
* Creative and curious: you enjoy finding new ways to engage audiences and bring ideas to life.
* Collaborative: you work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
* Structured and solution-oriented: you handle multiple priorities while keeping focus on quality and results.
We offer an attractive and dynamic working atmosphere in a truly multicultural and multinational environment with competitive compensation and benefits packages.
We apply the collective employment agreement (CEA) for Switzerland’s mechanical and electrical engineering industries, which guarantees the employees of the signatory companies fair and up-to-date working conditions.
In addition, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is very committed to protecting the health of its employees, offering a series of advantages aimed at improving safety and a healthy work-life balance.
The company is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its activities to reduce its environmental impact.
Position Type
Full time and Permanent
IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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