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Tailoring relocation solutions
We have been striving for business excellence since the foundation of the company nearly 45 years ago. Constant quality and customer orientation has led to continuous growth and market leadership. With 14 offices across Belgium, Germany, UK, Switzerland and the Netherlands, we provide a wide range of relocation solutions. We support expatriates and international companies with pre-hire orientation tours, home search assistance, school search, immigration and settling-in services. Our services range from international removals to furniture rental. Behind our success are 150 experienced and talented employees who constantly aim to exceed customers' expectations.
Relocation Consultant – Basel
For our office in Baseö we are looking for a Relocation Consultant (on-call)
Your Mission
The Relocation Consultant will provide support to expatriates, employed by global companies, to settle in smoothly by facilitating all aspects of home finding in Switzerland. Your work load averages between 25 to 34 hours per week depending on the industry season and on the clients’ needs. This position is offering flexibility and autonomy to plan the appointments.
About the company
With offices across Belgium, Germany, the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy, we provide a wide range of relocation solutions. We support expatriates and international companies with pre-hire orientation tours, home search assistance, school search, immigration, and settling-in services. Our services range from international removals to furniture rental. Behind our success are 150 experienced and talented employees who strive for innovation and continuous improvement.
We offer a future-orientated business, where we are constantly striving for new innovation and digitalisation. We encourage our employees to bring new ideas to enhance existing service offerings or bring new services on board. Join an international and multicultural team, who change lives, reinvent global mobility, and exceed customer expectations.
What you will do
- Review of housing needs analysis for the area
- Arrange property viewing appointments
- Accompaniment on property viewings
- Assistance with lease application and entrance inspection
- Update file status on ERP-System
What we expect
- Advanced written and spoken English and German
- Good knowledge of the Basel housing market
- Good geographical knowledge of the region covered
- Valid Drivers’ License
- Proven organisational skills and excellent time management
- Proactive approach, ability to prioritize and anticipate
Application Process
Please send us your CV with a motivational letter on why this job interests you. The application will be reviewed by our in-house recruiter and if successful an interview will be set up with our Operations Manager.
Administration Intern – Housing Desk Suisse Romandie
To support our team in the French part of Switzerland we are looking for a Administration Intern - Housing Desk Suisse Romandie
What you will do
This role involves an interesting mix of a variety of tasks such as:
- Supporting our relocation team in finding suitable accommodation for our expat clients
- Regular contact with landlords and property managers (by email and telephone)
- Conducting internet research for suitable residential properties
- Coordination of viewing appointments
- Showing properties to our expat clients
- Completing housing applications for clients
- Providing administrative support to our clients when they move into a new apartment, such as registration with the electricity supplier, establishment of telephone and Internet connections, as well as administrative follow-up of the entry reports.
- Various other administrative tasks
What we are looking for
- You have very good geographical knowledge of the French-speaking part of Switzerland, from Geneva to la Côte region and Lausanne
- Strong communication skills in French and English
- You are IT literate (MS Office Suite) and are at ease with internet research
- You enjoy working in a team and have excellent phone communication skills
- You are organised, work precisely and efficiently and are able to multitask
- Ideally you have a driving license
What you can expect from us
- We are a future-oriented company
- We work in an international and dynamic environment
- We have a flat structure and staff are encouraged to bring in their own ideas
- Innovation is at the core of our agile workplace culture
- We have a great working atmosphere in a motivated team
Workplace
You will mainly work from our Lausanne office.
Salary and working hours
The basic monthly salary is CHF 2’500. The working week is 42.50 hours (100%).
This is a fixed term contract from January to the end of September 2023
We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter. You can send your application directly by clicking on this link
Lehrstelle als Kauffrau / Kaufmann EFZ
Wir besetzten per August 2023 an unserem Hauptsitz in Thörishaus eine Lehrstelle als Kauffrau / Kaufmann EFZ
Dienstleistung & Administration
Deine Ausbildung
Während der dreijährigen Ausbildung erlernst du verschiedene kaufmännische Arbeiten in den Bereichen Finanzbuchhaltung, Verkauf, Logistik und Import & Export. Begleitet durch ein erfahrenes Team und anderen Lernenden lernst du die Vielfältigkeit des Berufes kennen und erlernst wie Verantwortung für eigene Aufgabengebiete zu übernehmen. Bei uns hast du die Möglichkeit die zweite Fremdsprache, Englisch täglich einzusetzen. Wenn du willst, unterstützen wir dich beim Absolvieren der Berufsmaturität.
Du bringst mit
- Du hast die Volksschule mit guten Leistungen abgeschlossen
- Du setzt gerne deine Fremdsprachenkenntnisse ein und verfügst über eine sehr gute schriftliche und mündliche Ausdrucksweise
- Du beherrscht das 10-Fingersystem im Tastaturschreiben oder zeigst Bereitschaft vor Beginn der Lehre einen entsprechenden Kurs zu besuchen
- Du überzeugst durch dein vernetztes Denkvermögen, Organisationstalent und Engagement.
- Du bist eine aufgestellte und begeisterungsfähige Persönlichkeit und das Arbeiten im Team macht dir Spass.
Kontakt
Wir freuen uns über deine Bewerbung per E-Mail bestehend aus Motivationsschreiben, Lebenslauf, Zeugniskopien der letzten 2 Jahre an untenstehende Adresse.
Bei Fragen stehen wir gerne unter 058 356 14 29 oder application@packimpex.com zur Verfügung.
Administration Intern (80 – 100%) Temporary 6 – 12 months – Basel
For our office in Basel we are looking for an Administration Intern
Your tasks will include:
- Supporting our relocation team in finding suitable accommodation for our expat clients
- Regular contact with landlords and property managers (by email and telephone)
- Conducting internet research for suitable residential properties
- Coordination of viewing appointments
- Completing housing applications for clients
- Negotiating tenancy agreements and informing clients about the contents of the agreement
- Various administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- You are IT literate (MS Office Suite) and are at ease with internet research
- You enjoy working in a team and have excellent phone communication skills
- You are organised, work precisely and efficiently and are able to multitask
What we offer:
- In our successful service delivery company you will find an interesting and varied working environment
- You will get a good insight into the real estate industry, administration and relocation.
- This is an ideal position in which you can gain valuable experience in a busy field of work
- You have the opportunity to strengthen your personal responsibility
- We offer great career development opportunities in an international environment
- Flexible working arrangement 80 – 100%
Administration Intern (80 – 100%) Temporary 6 – 12 months – Zürich
For our office in Zürich we are looking for an Administration Intern
Your tasks will include:
- Supporting our relocation team in finding suitable accommodation for our expat clients
- Regular contact with landlords and property managers (by email and telephone)
- Conducting internet research for suitable residential properties
- Coordination of viewing appointments
- Completing housing applications for clients
- Negotiating tenancy agreements and informing clients about the contents of the agreement
- Various administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- You are IT literate (MS Office Suite) and are at ease with internet research
- You enjoy working in a team and have excellent phone communication skills
- You are organised, work precisely and efficiently and are able to multitask
What we offer:
- In our successful service delivery company you will find an interesting and varied working environment
- You will get a good insight into the real estate industry, administration and relocation.
- This is an ideal position in which you can gain valuable experience in a busy field of work
- You have the opportunity to strengthen your personal responsibility
- We offer great career development opportunities in an international environment
- Flexible working arrangement 80 – 100%
Account / Relocation Manager (Mandarin Speaker)
Our team in the United Kingdom is expanding and we are looking for an Account / Relocation Manager (Mandarin Speaker)
Your Mission
As an Account/Relocation Manager you will work in an international context and be the first and primary operational point of contact for relocation management companies that engage our relocation and destination services. You will also be working closely managing files for some specific clients and their transferees, consulting and coordinating with local support and the company employee to ensure a smooth relocation.
About the company
With 14 offices across Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and Italy we provide a wide range of relocation solutions. We support expatriates and international companies with pre-hire orientation tours, home search assistance, school search, immigration, and settling-in services. Our services range from international removals to furniture rental. Behind our success are 150 experienced and talented employees who strive for innovation and continuous improvement.
Place of Work
This role will be fulfilled mostly in the home-office.
What you will do
- Develop strong relationship with key contacts with existing and new Relocation Management Companies (RMC)
- Be the first point of contact and handle all initiations received from RMCs in conjunction with local offices
- Act as subject matter expert on relocation programs and processes
- Develop, maintain and ensure company specific profiles in relation to corporate accounts are up to date and available to all managed relationships
- Train relocation managers on service scopes to ensure a consistent delivery across all offices
- Work closely with and respond to ad-hoc enquiries from colleagues and RMC accounts
- Manage reporting requests and undertake/oversee invoicing
- Act as the initial point of contact if any issues arise and ensure resolution in accordance with published escalation process
- Maintain an overview of accounts and the quality scores, helping to establish best practices by working closely with all stakeholders
- Handle transferee relocation files for specific clients working closely with local field consultants in multiple locations
What we expect
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in relocation and destination services provision
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- A proactive approach, positive attitude, and ability to make decisions independently
- A quick learner with the ability to cope with multiple simultaneous tasks in a changing environment
- Capable of managing and setting expectations
- Strong problem solving and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Spoken Mandarin to advanced level
What we offer
We offer a future-orientated business, where we are constantly striving for new innovation and digitalisation. We encourage our employees to bring new ideas to enhance existing service offerings or bring new services on board. Join an international and multicultural team, who change lives, reinvent global mobility, and exceed customer expectations.
Application Process
Does this position sound interesting? Then, please send us your CV with a short cover letter outlining why this job interests you. The application will be reviewed by our in-house recruiter and if successful, an interview will be set up with our VP Key Account Management.
Relocation Consultant – Zürich
For our office in Zürich we are looking for a Relocation Consultant (on-call)
In this role, you will provide support to expatriates, employed by global companies, to settle in smoothly by facilitating all aspects of home finding in Switzerland.
It includes an interesting mix of office duties and face to face consulting such as:
- Review of housing needs analysis for the area
- Arrange property viewing appointments
- Accompaniment on property viewings
- Assistance with lease application and entrance inspection
- Update file status on ERP-System
The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Advanced written and spoken English and German
- Good knowledge of Zurich housing market
- Good geographical knowledge of the region covered (Zürich, Baden and Zug)
- Valid Drivers’ License
- Proven organisational skills and excellent time management
- Proactive approach, ability to prioritize and anticipate
We offer you an interesting position in a dynamic multinational environment with autonomy, flexibility and accountability. With an on-call contract your work load averages between 60-80% depending on the industry season and on the clients’ needs.
We look forward to receive your CV with a motivational letter explaining why this position appeals to you.
The people behind Packimpex’s success
We have been striving for business excellence since the foundation of the company nearly 45 years ago. Constant quality and customer orientation has led to continuous growth and market leadership. With 14 offices across Europe, we provide a wide range of relocation solutions. We support expatriates and international companies with pre-hire orientation tours, home search assistance, school search, immigration and settling-in services. Our services range from international removals to furniture rental. Behind our success are 150 experienced and talented employees who constantly aim to exceed customers' expectations.
What we look for
Positive & professional attitude
“Glocal” (global and local) competence
Soft skills that help you put the customer first
Experience in moving & relocation services
How we help you develop
Financial support for further education
Training sessions with senior management
Team-building activities twice a year
Opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues
One of Switzerland’s best workplaces
In 2020, Packimpex received its Great Place to Work® certification thanks to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from employees. We were even recognized among the top 20 middle-sized workplaces in Switzerland. Engagement, teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking inspire everyone at Packimpex and they are important aspects of our energetic work culture. Check out our Great Place to Work® profile to learn more about what makes Packimpex such a great employer.
VISIT OUR GREAT PLACE TO WORK® PROFILEA multi-award-winning company
Over the years, we have established a solid reputation within our industry. Nothing proves this more than the awards that we have received from other industry leaders and influencers. We are particularly proud of the six awards that were presented to Packimpex last year. Not only have our environmental efforts been recognised, but our excellent customer service has been honoured as well – something that is certainly not possible without the great employees who ensure every customer enjoys a smooth and stress-free relocation.
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