Partnerships & Growth Operations Trainee

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE AUTOMOBILE; Genf; On-site; CHF 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile is seeking a Partnerships & Operations Trainee in Geneva, Switzerland. You will grow our network of business partners while supporting operational projects, including partner research, outreach, digital sales and pipeline management.

Working with senior colleagues, you will prepare commercial materials, coordinate collaboration between partners, FIA Members and internal teams, reporting to the Project and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or related field.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken) with strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with CRM, LinkedIn, email outreach and collaboration platforms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner research: prospect, identify and qualify potential partners.
• Lead generation: build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities.
• Outreach & follow-ups: drive personalised partner engagement via digital channels.
• Pitch materials: prepare partnership decks, proposals and presentations.
• Pipeline management: track leads and partner interactions using CRM tools.
• Operational support: assist with meetings, planning, documentation and coordination.
• Acquisition strategy: identify opportunities and optimise partner acquisition based on offerings.
• Project & Operational Assistance: coordinate cross-functional projects under supervision.
• Reporting & Analysis: compile performance metrics and KPIs for senior managers.

Skills

Partnership research

Lead generation

Outreach

Pitch materials

Pipeline management

Operational coordination

Acquisition strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data reporting

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Management

Tools

CRM

LinkedIn

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Power Automate

Esker

Sage

Job description

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile is seeking a Partnerships & Operations Trainee in Geneva, Switzerland. You will grow our network of business partners while supporting operational projects, including partner research, outreach, digital sales and pipeline management.

Working with senior colleagues, you will prepare commercial materials, coordinate collaboration between partners, FIA Members and internal teams, reporting to the Project and Operations Manager.