Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers use the world’s largest scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter and the laws that govern them. Situated across the territories of Switzerland and France, CERN aims to unite people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of all. Find out more on https://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Job Description

Are you a recent graduate looking for a professional experience within an international environment?

Are you passionate about sales, marketing and driving to achieve challenging results?

If so, you’re in the right place!

Join the Community Engagement (CE) section in the Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) group in the International Relations (IR) sector!

 

CERN seeks a talented sales and marketing officer to support the publishing  of its flagship publication the CERN Courier. 

 

The CERN Courier is the international magazine for high-energy physics, established in 1959. Published six times per year, the magazine also has a regularly updated website and social media channels, hosts webinars and issues supplementary “In focus” editions.

The Courier publication is supported by advertising revenues to cover the costs of its production.

The successful applicant will maintain and build new relationships with companies and institutes worldwide with the aim of growing advertising revenue and increasing the visibility of the magazine among key audiences. 

The role will involve frequent contact with CERN’s Courier magazine existing and prospective clients as well as some travel to scientific meetings and conferences. 

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, organise and execute advertising sales strategies to support the publication of the magazine; 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with CERN’s Courier existing and prospective clients; 
• Develop and manage internal relationships with CERN’s Procurement Service, Industrial Liaison Officers and Office of Alumni Relations, among others;
• Collaborate with the Courier editorial team to maximise revenues and define marketing strategies.

 

Qualifications/Skills Required

Eligibility Criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have graduated, or are about to graduate, with a university degree (bachelor or master) level and have no more than 2 years’ relevant experience in the field of Marketing, Business Administration or other related field. 
• Kindly note that you are expected to have obtained your qualification by the time you take up your appointment at CERN and that experience prior to the latest obtained degree will not be taken into account for the calculation of your overall years of experience.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Sales and marketing experience, preferably in the science and technology sectors;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; 
• Drive for results;
• Ability to manage and measure work;
• Customer focus;
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work;
• Desire and ability to work in a small team within a large international organization;
• Fast learner, capable of grasping new concepts rapidly and effectively;
• Proficient in English (at least C1); proficiency in French is an advantage but is not a requirement.

 

This vacancy is within the CERN Graduate Programme – Early Career Professionals (Origin).

The earliest expected start date of the post is 01.10.2024.

The contract duration is 24 months, with a possible extension of up to 36 months maximum.

For further details and to submit your application, please go to the CERN Graduate Programme pages . Please send us your application by 05.09.2024.