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Swiss Post sets careers in motion

Anyone looking to develop and make a difference is in the right place at Swiss Post. As an employer, it offers committed employees real prospects – and in more than 100 occupations.

Fresh from school, college graduate, switching career or a long-standing member of management? Regardless of the background with which people come to Swiss Post: more than 100 occupations and many entry-level opportunities and challenges in a modern company in demanding markets open up attractive career opportunities. Employees should be able to develop their talents and interests professionally whenever possible, which is why Swiss Post offers numerous training opportunities: from language and IT courses to coaching or certified leadership training.

Beat Amacker, you started at Swiss Post in 2000 as an SAP project manager. Now you're Head of Strategic Procurement. How did that happen?

Since I've been with Swiss Post, I've moved increasingly away from business operations and IT and towards strategic management. Initially, I completed my studies in information technology management at a higher technical school while working, and the last milestones were a Master's in Strategic Management and Leadership at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland and the completion of the SKU Advanced Management Program/Executive School of the University of St. Gallen. For me personally, standing still means going backwards – I'm always looking for new challenges.

How did you manage that while working?

Swiss Post has always been extremely generous in its support, both in terms of funding and of reducing working hours to take account of my courses and theses. For Swiss Post, the joint perspective on the future is important – something I also experience as a line manager. We want to encourage our employees to keep leaving their comfort zone – not only to develop, but also to maintain employability.

What are your next educational goals?

Something much less complicated for a change: I want to beef up my foreign language skills a little! That said, I do have another possible training course in mind, but I'm not sure yet if it will materialize.