Chief of Staff - Retail Strategy — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 74 days ago
Role overview
In short
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?
- In short
- Support the leadership of the fastest-growing global sports brand in scaling our retail footprint to new heights.
Company and context
- 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.
Additional details
- 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.
- Spearhead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that fall between departmental lines, ensuring no "strategic balls" are dropped during our rapid scaling.
- Proficiency in English is a must.
- 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.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at On Running?
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