Store Development Project Leader

vor 4 Wochen

BielBienne CHBE, Schweiz Swatch AG Vollzeit

The company

At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it's with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don't stay inside the box. We're here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That's what we do best, and that's what we've done since 1983.

Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries - unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we're more than just a watch company.

Are you one of us? Join our team. 

Job description

To reinforce the retail international team at Swatch Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, we are currently searching for a:

STORE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEADER 100 %

 Main responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for the design and implementation of retail design concepts for Swatch POSs within our corporate identity.
  • Manage all aspects of the store design process from design inception, review of supplier's and local architect's technical drawings and construction management until completion of the project (in line with Swatch design guidelines).
  • Work independently, efficiently and monitor the projects within the given timeline & quality standards.
  • Manage effective budget for all stores and control all project costs and capital expenditure until project's close out (cost monitoring sheet). Negotiation with suppliers and contractors.
  • Close collaboration with all external parties including contractors, consultants, clients and suppliers as well as all internal departments like Finance, Marketing, Sales, Retail Operations, Logistics.
  • Supervision of external architects, consultants, engineers and suppliers.
  • Effective communication of relevant information to direct managers.
  • Tactful communication of difficult / sensitive information.
  • Resolve and/or escalate challenges in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure project documents are complete, up to date and stored appropriately.
  • Check investments before a project's start by benchmarking and aligning all costs to first estimations throughout the whole project development.

Profile

  • University Degree in Architecture/Interior design and a min. of 5 years of Retail experience or in related fields or in Project Management
  • Computer skills: Knowledge of CAD, (Preferably AUtocad)
  • Abilities in working with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Package

Professional requirements

You are creative, detail oriented and have strong knowledge in construction details and building process. Furthermore, you have strong awareness of financial aspects of architectural projects and capacity to analyse and evaluate costs/offers/budgets.

In addition, you are multi-taskers with effective communication skills.

Languages

You are fluent in English, French and/or German, any additional language is a plus.

Company address

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

Contact

Your new employer:

At Swatch we don't do boring. We thrive on innovation and infuse our pioneering and adventurous spirit into everything we do. As such we operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork and openness. We want our people to feel inspired to bring their best and authentic self to work and actively seek to create an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion and where individuals feel heard and appreciated.

We strongly believe that happy and healthy employees are the key to success. That is why we offer attractive benefits including:

Work and holidays:

  • Flexible 40 working hours / week
  • 25 to 30 days of annual leave

Health insurance / Pension fund:

  • Contribution to health insurance costs
  • First class pension fund

Maternity/Paternity :

  • Extended maternity leave
  • Family allowances beyond legal requirements

Further training:

  • Training and development plan
  • Paid language courses

Mobility:

  • Unique and modern buildings and outdoor facilities
  • Convenient location and access via public transport
  • Free underground parking and access to bike sharing

F&B:

  • Free coffee and tea

Other:

  • Product discounts
  • Wellness benefits and fitness programs
  • Fun workplace events

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

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