ETA Commercial Apprentice (3-Year Programme)
- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About ETA
ETA is a benchmark of Swiss horological expertise, renowned for designing and producing precision movements that power many of the world’s most respected watches. As part of the Swatch Group, the manufacture combines industrial excellence, technical innovation, and a deep respect for traditional watchmaking savoir-faire. As an employer, ETA offers a highly specialized environment where engineers, micromechanics, technicians, and operational talents contribute to products defined by reliability, accuracy, and refinement. The company values discipline, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and collaborative expertise, providing careers at the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking ecosystem and the future of mechanical and quartz movement technology.
ETA SA, a premier manufacturing division of the Swatch Group, seeks a Commercial Apprentice to join its Grenchen facility for a three-year structured apprenticeship programme. The successful candidate will rotate through five to six departments, gaining comprehensive exposure to administrative, procurement, personnel, and customer service functions within a precision watchmaking manufacturer. This role encompasses order processing, quotation preparation, supplier negotiations, customs documentation, invoicing, personnel administration, and multilingual customer liaison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process customer orders and prepare commercial quotations
- Monitor supplier delivery schedules and negotiate terms; manage customs and billing documentation
- Perform accounts receivable functions, including invoicing and payment reconciliation
- Assist with the creation and management of employment contracts and employee onboarding
- Maintain employee personnel files and coordinate database records
- Organize and coordinate company events, seminars, and internal meetings
- Provide multilingual administrative and secretarial support across multiple departments
- Manage executive calendars, compose correspondence, and draft meeting minutes and protocols
- Deliver customer and employee inquiries resolution in both German and French
- Compile statistical reports and business analytics as required
Qualifications
- Completion of upper secondary school (Swiss Sec E/P or equivalent) with strong grades in German, English, French, and Mathematics
- Excellent oral and written German proficiency
- Strong numeracy and comfort with quantitative data
- Demonstrated organisational and planning capability
- Fluency in written and verbal communication
- High degree of reliability, self-motivation, and responsibility
- Quick comprehension and adaptability to new environments
- Team-oriented mindset with independent work capability
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; this is an entry-level apprenticeship position designed for secondary school graduates.
Education
Upper secondary school completion (Swiss Sec E/P or Sec, cantonal equivalent) with good to excellent academic performance in German, English, French, and Mathematics.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland, with easy access to Bern.
Culture
ETA offers a workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, technical mastery, and continuous innovation within the watchmaking industry. As an employer, it fosters collaboration between engineers, artisans, and production specialists, valuing reliability, quality, and the transmission of specialized expertise across generations.
About Cerulean
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