Head of Sales Watches

Ibach-Schwyz, Victorinox AG, Sales Europe

Victorinox produces and sells unique, high quality products worldwide for different areas of life: pocket knives, household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances. The headquarters of this family-owned company are located in Ibach, Schwyz. This is where the founder Karl Elsener first set up his cutler’s business in 1884 and, a few years later, designed the legendary “Original Swiss Army Knife”. Today, the commitment of over 2,200 employees worldwide contributes to Victorinox’s success story every day.

**YOUR MISSION**:

- Execute the business strategy for the market to achieve brand objectives and financial targets, for the category Watches, in the European distributor markets and France
- Establish a distribution master plan and implement the global distribution framework by ensuring online and offline accessibility
- Achieving a profitable & sustainable distribution in Watches
- Ensure implementation and give input to adaptation of the global merch. assortments in collaboration with the Merchandising Team Europe
- Execute the sales master plan by grouping accounts, defining investments and implementing a differentiated service and support structure
- Establish an annual business plan for negotiated accounts in close cooperation with the European Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising Teams
- Leading and coaching the Watches Sales Team and ensuring collaboration within local organizations, global channels, own e-commerce and HQ
- Ensuring a consistent and harmonized consumer journey across all channels and markets

**YOUR PROFILE**:
We are looking for a strong leader with appropriate tertiary level education, with focus on marketing, communication, product development, etc. You have several years of professional experience in an international brand environment and have led interdisciplinary teams. You use your affinity or knowledge in the premium segment in a targeted manner to advance the Victorinox brand. You are result-oriented and make analytical decisions, taking into account the relevant fact-based factors. Thanks to your leadership qualities, you maintain a cooperative network, act at eye level and create a culture of trust. With your very good English skills you will complete your profile, fluent German is an advantage.

**WE OFFER**:

- A unique company culture with a family atmosphere and a management strategy that is focused on long-term, sustainable business
- In-house training and free-time offerings, as well as support for further external training
- Modern working-hour models, such as home office
- Free parking or commuting compensation for public transportation
- Attractive benefits regarding pension fund and social insurances

**INTERESTED?**

**VICTORINOX AG**
Schmiedgasse 57, 6438 Ibach-Schwyz
Tel. +41 41 818 12 11, Tel. direct +41 41 818 19 78