Senior Director of Merchandising EMEA

Zurich, SwitzerlandOn-site

Responsibilities

Strategic Channel Harmonization: Drive key decisions on regional and country-specific assortments, balancing the nuances of Wholesale and DtC to ensure a consistent premium consumer
Foster Category Growth: Lead the expansion of On’s apparel and footwear business in EMEA by identifying commercial opportunities that resonate with a wide range of athletes and enthusiasts, bridging the gap between performance and lifestyle.

You bring a deep understanding of the diverse European, Middle Eastern and African consumer landscape and the leadership presence required to drive strategic, cross-channel decisions across DtC, E-commerce, and Wholesale.
experience across the entire region and all channels.
experience in merchandising or product management within global, high-growth organizations.
Deep Multi-Channel Expertise: Proven success in managing complex retail ecosystems and a sophisticated understanding of the EMEA retail landscape, including digital marketplaces and key wholesale accounts.
Strategic & Analytical Acumen: A results-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed, timely decisions that drive the business forward.
Global Mindset: Professional proficiency in English is required;
experience working across different cultural and regional contexts is highly valued. Meet the Team

Guide the EMEA Product Vision: Lead the overarching regional strategy, providing inclusive and data-driven directional input on our footwear, apparel and accessory collection to Global Product and Merchandising teams, ensuring EMEA market needs and product lifecycles are informing our product creation.
Cross-Functional Commercial Connector: Serve as a vital link between Sales, DtC, Marketing, and Operations, helping to define the commercial and GTM narrative that guides our teams from season to season in line with our vision 2030, our long-term strategy and long range plan