- Location
- Le Locle Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
About Nivarox
Nivarox, a cornerstone of Swiss haute horlogerie and part of the Swatch Group, is renowned for its mastery of precision regulating organs, hairsprings, escapements, and advanced microcomponents that sustain the performance of fine mechanical watches. As an employer, the company offers a rare environment where metallurgy, micromechanics, engineering, and artisanal excellence converge. Its teams contribute to technologies that are both discreet and essential, upholding exacting standards of reliability, innovation, and Swiss industrial heritage. Nivarox attracts professionals who value technical depth, long-term expertise, and the pride of shaping components at the very heart of watchmaking precision.
Nivarox-FAR, a specialist in microtechnical precision components with over 175 years of heritage, seeks an apprentice commercial employee to support administrative and organisational operations. The successful candidate will draft business correspondence including contracts and purchase orders, manage calendars and meeting logistics, and coordinate events and business meals. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with accounting, human resources, sales, and procurement departments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Draft and manage business correspondence including contracts, requests for quotation, and order confirmations
- Execute secretarial duties including calendar management, meeting scheduling, and minute-taking
- Organise and coordinate corporate events, meetings, business meals, and client visits
- Collaborate with multiple departments including accounting, human resources, sales, and procurement
- Provide administrative support to maintain organisational efficiency across the company
Qualifications
- Interest in administrative and office management
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- Excellent written and spoken French language proficiency
- Sound academic performance in languages and mathematics
- Sociable and team-oriented disposition
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; this is an apprenticeship position designed for candidates new to the commercial and administrative field.
Education
Secondary education with strong performance in languages and mathematics; apprenticeship-level qualification in commercial administration preferred or pursued concurrently.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Culture
Nivarox offers a highly specialized Swiss manufacturing environment where precision, innovation, and technical mastery are central to daily work. As a key partner to the watchmaking industry, the brand fosters a culture of craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and close collaboration among experts dedicated to exceptional quality.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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