11.11.2026

Luxury Experts; Bern; In loco; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Luxury Experts is partnering with an internationally recognised premium consumer accessories brand to recruit a commercially driven leader to oversee its Swiss business and operations.

Based in Bern, the Country Manager will own the Swiss P&L, shape market strategy, and translate it into sales across Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce. Fluency in German, French and English is essential, with travel within Switzerland required.

Competenze

• 10+ years of senior commercial or sales management experience.
• Proven track record in country management or regional leadership across Switzerland or DACH.
• Experience in premium accessories, fashion or lifestyle brands with volume-driven sales.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership with budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experience in retail network development, store operations and openings.
• Fluency in German, French and English is essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.

Mansioni

• Lead the Swiss market and execute the commercial strategy.
• Own the market P&L, budgets and forecasts.
• Grow Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce; drive omni-channel customer experience.
• Develop wholesale relationships with key accounts.
• Activate brand locally with Marketing campaigns and events.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market trends and translate insights into growth initiatives.

Conoscenze

German fluency

French fluency

English fluency

Senior commercial/sales leadership

P&L ownership

Country/Regional leadership

Retail & Wholesale experience

Travel willingness

Descrizione del lavoro

Country Manager Switzerland - Premium Lifestyle & Accessories

Bern, Switzerland | Posted on 11/11/2026

• Professions Area & Regional Retail Management
• City Bern
• State/Province Bern

Job Description

CountryManager Switzerland - Premium Lifestyle & Accessories

Swiss market P&L · Retail, Wholesale &E-commerce · Fluent German, French & English

Luxury Experts is partnering with an internationallyrecognised premium consumer accessories brand to recruit a commerciallydriven leader to oversee its Swiss business and operations.

We are seeking a fluent German, French andEnglish speaker with a strong track record across both Retail andWholesale, ideally gained in premium accessories, fashion, lifestyle orother branded consumer products with significant sales volumes. Previous Swiss countrymanagement or DACH regional leadership experience, combining P&Lownership, distribution development and team leadership, will be particularlyrelevant.

With responsibility for Retail, Wholesale andE-commerce, you will shape the market strategy and translate it intocommercial results. This is an opportunity for an energetic, hands‑on leaderwho enjoys driving sales, developing teams and growing a brand in a fast‑paced,volume‑driven environment.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Swiss market: developand execute the commercial strategy, delivering sales growth andprofitability across all distribution channels.
• Own financial performance: manage the market P&L, budgets and forecasts in close collaborationwith Controlling.
• Drive Retail performance: oversee store operations, strengthen commercial execution and identifyopportunities for network development, including new locations and storeopenings.
• Develop Wholesale business: strengthen relationships with key accounts and independent retailpartners, identify new distribution opportunities and drive sell-through.
• Grow E-commerce: workclosely with the E-commerce team to achieve online sales targets anddeliver a consistent omni channel customer experience.
• Activate the brand locally: partner with Marketing to deliver campaigns, events andpoint‑of‑sale initiatives that attract customers and support sales.
• Lead and develop teams: setclear objectives, coach direct reports and build a collaborative,accountable and commercially focused culture.
• Monitor competitors, consumer trends and market performance,turning insights into practical growth initiatives while ensuringconsistent brand presentation.

Your profile

• 10+ years of senior commercial or sales managementexperience , with substantialresponsibility across both Retail and Wholesale.
• A proven track record in country management, general managementor regional leadership , covering Switzerland or the DACHregion.
• Experience in premium accessories, fashion, lifestyle orcomparable consumer brands , with a strong understanding ofvolume-driven sales and distribution.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership , with solid budgeting,forecasting and performance analysis skills.
• Practical experience in retail network development, storeoperations, openings and Retail lease negotiations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and key account management skills,supported by a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Fluency in German, French and English is essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.

The opportunity

Take ownership of an established brand’s Swissbusiness, combining strategic direction with direct commercial impact. Based inBern Canton, you will work closely with international headquarters and lead adiverse market across multiple sales channels.