Global Head of Retail Brand Marketing

At On, we have dedicated ourselves to Ignite the Human Spirit through Movement. This thought defines every move we make around the world and in our global headquarters here in Zurich. We are now looking for our new Head of Retail Brand. This global role will be instrumental in elevating our brand through compelling marketing strategies and concepts.

Your Mission

• Develop a newly formed team and provide strong leadership fostering a culture of collaboration, coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Lead with a strategic and solution-oriented approach, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
• Tell the story of the brand ensure it is consistently messaged across all retail channels (DTC, B2B, and Partners) and aligned with internal Marketing strategies
• Shape On’s retail brand experience and develop innovative retail concepts (programming framework, services, formats, campaign activations) that differentiate the brand and help achieve its goals and objectives
• Develop toolkits to empower regional retail marketing and brand activation teams
• Effectively collaborate with internal partners and department leads to align Marketing efforts with company strategy and goals; partner with Sales team to ensure Marketing strategies run parallel with field objectives
• Develop and streamline processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of our retail brand initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of On's aesthetics, upholding our brand's visual language and standards

Your story

• 8+ years of progressive experience within retail marketing roles with a proven track record of developing and executing successful strategies and projects
• 6+ years of experience in a leadership role - your leadership skills have been honed through previous management roles, and you have a demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• A real expert in your field, you’ve worked brand side with a creative mindset and solution-oriented way of thinking (for at least 5 years)
• Calling you an expert in retail marketing doesn't even begin to do your knowledge and experience justice
• You have deep knowledge and expertise in marketing and brand building in premium and or luxury space for retail
• Ability to stay current and build upon Marketing best practices and trends; you have a keen eye for design and aesthetics, understanding how to align them with the On brand identity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills allow you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• You can demonstrate success in managing agency partnerships and driving results through external collaborators
• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and driving innovation
• You are skilled at leading teams both directly and indirectly in a highly matrixed environment
• Strategic mindset accompanying an innovative and creative personality with a strong business acumen
• Ability to travel 20% - based on business needs/fluctuation
• A positive spirit, you guide, direct and inspire those around you. You see yourself as a partner to your teammates and want to help them achieve their true potential

About the Team

As the Head of Global Retail Brand, you will lead and develop a talented and diverse team. At our core, we tell compelling stories about all that On entails. We live to reflect and channel the energy, passion, and global nature of the company into our daily work. If you’re bursting with original ideas and have the drive and skills to see them realized, this is the team for you. We may sit at desks, but our inner-explorers mean we are constantly seeking fresh ways to craft and create unique stories through our retail environments.

Creativity at On starts with our Explorer Spirit, so in Marketing, we celebrate curiosity, vision and tenacity. Hey, we like to push the envelope.

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.

We need people outside of the box from the beginning. And that's why I think marketing is a great place if you just feel creative… so you can really bring in those ideas and then drive the whole content forward that we're creating.

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

Step One

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

Step Two

Interview with a recruiter

What ignites your spirit?This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture.Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

Step Three

Interview with a hiring manager

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job.Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

Step Four

The Case Study

What's your style?This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas.Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job.This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

Step Five

The Experience Day

Your first taste of the Oniverse.This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with.In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values.We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

Step Six

The Result

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly.It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.