Head of Retail Development
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Introduction de la société
Longines - famous for the elegance of its timepieces - is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the world's leading manufacturer of horological products. Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland since 1832, Longines watchmakers enjoy an expertise steeped in tradition, elegance and performance. With generations of experience as Official Timekeeper of World Championships and as a partner of international sports federations, Longines has created lasting and durable links to the world of sport.
Description du poste
We are looking for a Head of Retail Development for our Sales Department.
Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional leader with a deep passion for luxury watches to define and execute our international retail strategy for a leading luxury watches brand. As the Head of Retail Development, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to influence the global distribution landscape of our brand and spread the exclusive charm of our timepieces worldwide.
In this role, your main tasks will be to :
o Develop and implement a top-tier retail strategy for international markets to maximize sales growth and market penetration of our luxury watches
o Lead an international team of retail managers to ensure exceptional customer service and achieve sales targets on a global scale
o Identify with the local Brand Manager market opportunities and develop expansion plans in new international markets, considering culture, trends, and competition, group and brand strategy
o Build and maintain relationships with select retail partners and distributors to strengthen our brand presence and maximize sales opportunities worldwide
o Monitor performance metrics and generate reports to effectively measure the success of the global retail strategy
o Analize KPI, Headcounts needs and propose actions
o Develop with Marketing international a retail strategy in term of activations of the boutiques especially after the openings
o Follow up with the Boutiques on the retail operation strategy in term of security procedures, how to merchandise, sell, present, etc.
o Prepare and follow up all Corporate Boutique and SIS future projects through the SG guideline for the retail committee with LNR and CER
o Monitor the RMIS information
Profil
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field
Several years of experience in international retail, preferably in the luxury watches industry
Proven track record in developing and implementing retail strategies and building and leading international teams
Compétences requises
Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation skills to build and maintain effective relationships with retail partners
Analytical mindset and the ability to make data-driven decisions
Langues
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is advantageous
Lieu de travail
St-Imier
Personne de contact
Julie Heimann
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Lausanne / St-Imier / Genève / Saint-Imier