RETAIL MANAGER SWISS MARKET 100%

The company

Swatch, launched in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek, is a leading Swiss watchmaker and one of the world's most popular brands. The first Swatch watches surprised everyone with their revolutionary concept, creative design and provocative spirit. Today Swatch continues to innovate and surprise with new models, collections and special editions. Right from the start, Swatch connected with art and artists, and Swatch watches remain a prominent canvas for artists from a broad range of disciplines.

In order to reinforce the Swiss Market Department at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH Ltd. is currently recruiting a

RETAIL MANAGER SWISS MARKET 100%

In this role, you will be in charge of 21 stores, the area managers, e-commerce and the back-office team, currently around 130 employees. You represent Swatch Retail, act as an entrepreneur and are responsible for the entire organization and management of Retail.

Job description

The scope of duties includes the following activities:

• Responsibility and control for the turnover, budget and sales indicators, including setting targets for each store
• Optimisation and development of processes and structures
• Analysis and preparation of reports and statistics to monitor the development of the distribution network
• Human resources
  • Management, support and motivation of 9 employees (direct reports)
  • Assistance with the recruitment of management staff
  • Intervention at the POS in case of problems with personnel (with HR and Retail Area Managers)
• Responsibility for the stock and inventory of the stores
• Regular Store Visits
• Control of marketing expenses, cooperation in the implementation/planning of marketing activities inside and outside the stores
• Management and further development of the Retail Trainer and assistance in expanding and optimising the internal development programm
• Distribution network expansion: all administrative and organizational work related to the renovation and opening of new Swatch Stores + Pop-Up Stores (including the preparation of business plans, budgeting, planning, etc.)
• Supervision and negotiation of contracts for the stores

Profile

You are a retail specialist with a higher business education and several years of experience in a similar management position in retail (preferably in the fashion/lifestyle sector).

Professional requirements

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative personality who can adapt quickly to various tasks and situations thanks to quick perception and high social competence. Due to your organisational talent and flexibility, you will remain calm, pragmatic and solution-oriented even in hectic situations.

As an enthusiastic and communicative role model, you will encourage and motivate your team to achieve the targets and objectives together. Results and customer-oriented, you have a strong business flair, analytical thinking and strong negotiation skills.

Languages

You have an impeccable command of German and French and a fluent command of English (Italian would be an advantage).

Company address

Your new employer :

Find a new home for your skills, creativity and ambitions. Swatch offers you the ideal environment to progress in your career and attractive benefits such as:

• Flexible 40 working hours / week
• 30 days of annual leave
• Contribution to health insurance costs
• Best in class pension fund
• Subsidised on-site canteen and food trucks
• Training and development plan
• Extended maternity leave
• Free parking

Contact

If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV.

SWATCH Ltd.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne

Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1 CH 2502 Biel/Bienne