Global Lead - Retail Merchandising, Distributors & GTM

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 6-8 yearsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Stakeholder influence","Analytical mindset","Reporting","Communication","Execution","Continuous improvement"]

Own global GTM and retail merchandising for distributor stores, acting as the primary partner contact for DMS. Drive pre-season planning, assortment guardrails, and category opportunity identification while establishing the product long-range plan to support 2030 apparel and accessories growth. Analyze sales and cross-channel market signals, translate regional insights into business cases, and coordinate global product flow aligned to consumer calendars.

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Global Lead - Retail Merchandising, Distributors & GTM

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Job Summary

Own global GTM and retail merchandising for distributor stores, acting as the primary partner contact for DMS. Drive pre-season planning, assortment guardrails, and category opportunity identification while establishing the product long-range plan to support 2030 apparel and accessories growth. Analyze sales and cross-channel market signals, translate regional insights into business cases, and coordinate global product flow aligned to consumer calendars.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the primary global contact for DMS partners and lead them through the GTM process with visibility into product strategy.
  • •Drive pre-season planning, outlining category-level opportunities ahead of the season, and set assortment guardrails aligned to market opportunities.
  • •Establish the Product Long-Range Plan (LRP) to support 2030 apparel and accessories growth goals and analyze sales data and market trends to find product gaps and opportunities.
  • •Coordinate global product flow to align with regional needs and consumer calendars, partnering with regional teams to gather localized feedback and build business cases.
  • •Own and coordinate global GTM milestones for retail merchandising, champion retail requirements across global forums, and deliver performance reporting with Marketing and regional merchandising teams.

Key Requirements

  • •6–8 years of proven experience in retail buying or merchandising roles.
  • •Deep knowledge of the apparel and accessories categories.
  • •Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholder decisions globally.
  • •Strong analytical and reporting capabilities to track market performance and identify product opportunities.
  • •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to simplify complex topics.
Experience:6-8 yearsRetail buyingMerchandisingApparelAccessoriesGTMDistributors
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationStakeholder influenceAnalytical mindsetReportingCommunicationExecutionContinuous improvement

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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