Global Visual Merchandising Lead

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Location: Zurich

As On’s Global Visual Merchandising Lead, you will play a pivotal role in creating impactful and engaging retail experiences across our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Business-to-Business (B2B) channels. You will lead our Regional VM teams in North America, EMEA and APAC, collaborating closely with cross-functional global and regional teams, plus external partners to develop and execute VM strategies that elevate our brand and support business expansion.

• Develop and implement global > regional visual merchandising strategies, informing VM guideline content and principles that align with On’s brand identity, and evolving business objectives
• Be a visionary leader to the Regional VM teams, providing strategic direction and coaching to ensure consistent execution of all VM initiatives to drive sell-thru and elevate brand positioning
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Campaign Design, Retail, Sales and Events teams to understand their goals and translate them into compelling VM concepts
• Create visually appealing and impactful retail environments through effective space planning, curated product presentation and styling
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance the VM experience to connect with our communities
• Partner with Global and Regional Retail teams to monitor and analyse the performance of VM initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

• 6+ years in a management role, with a focus on VM and DTC / B2B retail environments, with proven experience successfully leading and developing a team

• Bachelor's degree in VM, design, marketing, or other related fields

• Excellent knowledge of VM principles, including space planning, product presentation, and VM display techniques

• 4+ years design software proficiency - Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)

• 3D modelling capabilities would be a plus but not essential

• Exceptional creativity and an eye for detail, with the ability to translate brand concepts into exciting and engaging retail experiences

• You excel in working in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders