Business Development Manager

Zweifel 1898 AG stands for wine culture and enjoyment. We operate specialty stores in Zurich-Höngg, Zurich-Wiedikon, Uster, Maur, Männedorf, and Stans. Our range extends from in-house production from our winery – the only one in the city of Zurich – to selected beverages and international top wines. At the headquarters in Höngg, not only is production carried out, but enjoyment as well: in our down-to-earth wine tavern. While our sister company Zweifel Weine & Getränke AG supplies the gastronomy and specialty trade, our focus is on the customers in our stores. Together, we belong to Zweifel Holding AG along with Zweifel Chips & Snacks AG.

Our specialty stores are facing the next stage of development. Put us on a growth path, professionalize our structures, and shape a strong, profitable store chain from diversity – temporarily starting immediately or by agreement for approximately 18 months as 

• Development and implementation of a future-proof business model in collaboration with external consultants – from mission statement, vision, and strategy to innovative business and revenue models
• Active leadership and support of the organization through the transformation process, including culture development, change management, and close support of management and department heads
• Creation of clear, scalable organizational and leadership structures for long-term growth, profitability, and entrepreneurial excellence
• Management and implementation of effective measures to increase sales, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, including monitoring, reporting, and deriving optimizations
• Creation, evaluation, and further development of business plans based on market, customer, and growth potential as well as definition of medium- and long-term strategic goals
• Establishment and management of a structured innovation process including leadership of the innovation pipeline and development of new concepts for the company's future
• Overall responsibility for the organization, management, and administration of projects and subprojects, with clear prioritization and direct reporting to the CEO
• Leadership of working groups with decision-making authority and participation in management committees
• Central contact person for employees between day-to-day business and development, including leadership support for store and area managers

• Higher business or commercial education with several years of professional experience in a strategically and operationally oriented leadership role
• Proven experience in managing retail organizations (B2C), ideally in the enjoyment, brand, or consumer goods sector
• Practical experience in enjoyment marketing, product management, and development of new business, innovation, and revenue models
• Several years of leadership experience combined with natural authority, high social competence, and a modern, appreciative leadership understanding
• Strong strategic, networked, and planning thinking as well as the ability to analyze complex issues and translate them into clear concepts
• Solid experience in project and program management as well as managing complex initiatives with many stakeholders
• Independent, structured, and precise working style, high flexibility, and pronounced implementation strength and result orientation
• Very good communication and moderation skills, confident appearance, high service orientation, and respectful interaction at all levels
• Fluent German in spoken and written form; English and French skills are an advantage 

• Attractive employment conditions such as a company pension fund with significantly higher benefits than legally required
• At least 5 weeks of vacation – work-free birthday
• Inspiring and team-oriented working environment
• Swiss family business with clear values