Support the leadership of the fastest-growing global sports brand in scaling our retail footprint to new heights. Are you a strategic thinker with the operational rigor to turn high-level vision into reality? Do you thrive in the intersection of executive strategy, cross-functional alignment, and commercial execution? We are looking for a Chief of Staff for Retail to act as a strategic partner and force multiplier for our Retail Leadership Team. In this role, you will orchestrate the Retail organization, ensuring our senior leaders are prepared, aligned, and focused on the initiatives that drive On’s global mission

Your Mission

• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of Retail and the Retail Leadership Team, facilitating high-stakes presentations for partner teams
• Lead the preparation, content creation, and follow-ups actions for Senior Leadership meetings ensuring that retail interests are represented and decisions are translated into action
• Own the agenda and execution of regular Retail meetings (e.g. Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly) as well as leadership offsites
• Orchestrate the yearly OKR planning process, tracking progress throughout the year and pivoting resources where necessary to ensure we hit our North Star goals
• Spearhead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that fall between departmental lines, ensuring no strategic balls are dropped during our rapid scaling

Your story

• You have 6+ years of professional experience with a background in Retail, Corporate Strategy, or a high-growth Chief of Staff role. Please note that hands-on experience inside a Retail, DTC or Fashion environment is a must have requirement
• You have a talent for synthesizing complex data and topics into simple, persuasive narratives for executive audiences
• You are an expert at project management; you don’t just plan meetings—you design outcomes and hold senior stakeholders accountable for deliverables
• You are a master of soft power. You can navigate complex organizational hierarchies, manage confidential information with discretion, and influence without formal authority
• You have a structural mindset and way of working while keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive. You are comfortable with ambiguity and ready to get your hands dirty one minute and present to the Board the next
• Home Base: Zurich. Proficiency in English is a must

The Global Retail team is at the forefront of On’s explosive physical growth, bringing our brand to life in key markets around the world. As the Chief of Staff, you will sit directly at the epicenter of this rapid expansion, acting as the ultimate co-pilot to the VP of Retail and the wider Retail Leadership Team. We are a dynamic, highly collaborative, and entrepreneurial group driven by a shared mission to scale our retail footprint to new heights. You will join a team of passionate leaders who rely on strategic alignment, operational rigor, and teamwork to turn high-level vision into premium commercial realities

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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