On - Head of Commercial Strategy - Zürich

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Global Commercial

In short

As the Head of Commercial Strategy Management, you will hold a critical leadership position in shaping On’s future connection with consumers. You will be the architect of our omnichannel commercial strategy and lead the team responsible for driving our global commercial project portfolio. You will define channel roles, establish strategic frameworks, and spearhead initiatives focused on market expansion, omnichannel operations, and commercial capability building to deliver a unified, premium brand experience worldwide.

Your mission

– Omni-Channel Commercial Guidance: Architect On’s future consumer connection, acting as a strategic advisor on global priorities like New Sports, translating insights into actionable frameworks to ensure a seamless, premium customer journey.

– Oversee and own the Global Commercial project portfolio, including managing dedicated project managers for strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with Operations, Technology, and Finance PMOs.

– Directly lead critical commercial programs, with a specific focus on areas like sales elevation, market expansion, and omnichannel development, to ensure cross-channel execution aligns with Go-to-Market milestones.

– Lead change management efforts related to new commercial capabilities, ensuring smooth adoption and integration within the markets to maximize the impact and sustainability of strategic initiatives.

– Establish and champion best practices for project management, ensuring a strategic balance between effective implementation and the sustainable build-out of capabilities that deliver long-term business benefits.

– Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional and regional stakeholders, acting as the central point of contact to facilitate communication, align objectives, and resolve interdependencies.

Your story

– Strategic Visionary & Implementer: 8-10 years of experience, with a proven track record of building and executing complex omni-channel strategies and translating strategic vision into actionable plans with measurable business impact.

– Omni-Channel Expert: You possess a deep understanding of the modern retail landscape, including digital, wholesale, and own-retail channels, and know how to define channel roles that complement each other.

– Inspirational & Collaborative Leader: You have extensive experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization, with a talent for building consensus and driving cross-functional alignment.

– Analytical & Decisive: You combine data-driven insights with strategic intuition to make informed decisions on business priorities, translating high-level vision into clear, actionable frameworks.

– Global Mindset: You have successfully managed strategies and teams that span multiple regions and cultures, understanding the nuances of global vs. local execution.

– Background: Open to candidates with experience in Business Transformation, Consulting (Strategy/Operations/PMO), or a similar strategic leadership role.

Meet the team

You will lead the Commercial Programs & Project Management team, a central function within the Global Strategy team. This team empowers On’s commercial excellence by ensuring strategic initiatives are translated into actionable, cross-functional programs. You will oversee project managers and collaborate closely with functional and channel-specific stakeholders across all markets and regions to ensure our strategy lands globally, delivering one unified brand experience.