Job description

Some main responsibilities will include:

• Develop sales and operations strategies to maximize growth potential for the brand’s Retail and Wholesale business
• Manage and review P&L statements as well as develop budget and forecast reports
• Together with the Retail Manager, oversee the sales and operations of the retail locations
• Evaluate Brand competition challenges and identify opportunities for growth and profit enhancement
• Evaluate Brand competition challenges and identify opportunities for growth and profit enhancement
• Drive sales of E-commerce store in conjunction with the e Store Manager to ensure sales budgets are achieved or exceeded
• Together with the Marketing Manager, develop and implement marketing initiatives (including Digital Marketing initiatives) to increase the brand awareness in the marketplace and to attract new customers in collaboration with Swatch HQ
• Plan and execute local events, promotions and point of sale activities in order to increase sell through levels
• Supervise the proper use of merchandising material by customers in line with VM Guidelines
• Strengthen the brand identity, while ensuring that brand image and position were properly maintained in people and materials in line with Swatch HQ
• Ensure annual performance reviews are conducted for all direct reports and that individual development plans arising from performance reviews are implemented
• Responsible for the budget, balance sheet and income statement for the division in collaboration with Controlling
• Establish a SWATCH spirit within the team (~32 headcounts) and provide leadership and guidance

Profile

Profile:

• Minimum of 7 years + of senior-level sales management experience within retail environment, ideally for a company with fast moving goods/products
• Solid understanding of all aspects of the retail development process including but not limited to lease negotiations, store openings, store operations, etc.
• Previous experience with a company that has strong brand presence in the market
• Strong leadership skills, team player, open minded
• Sound knowledge and expertise in sales reporting, including monthly budgeting and forecastin.
• Ability to effectively present information and reports to senior management
• Good level with MS Office programs
• Able to travel within Switzerland

Professional requirements

You are results-oriented with a strong bias for action and a high level of energy and enthusiasm. You have excellent organization, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, you are a self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment.

Languages

In addition, you possess excellent communications skills and are fluent in English, German and French. Every other language is a plus.