Director of Accessories at On

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Commercial Strategy, Long Range Planning, Category Vision, Annual Commercial Plans, Channel Strategy, DTC Retail, DTC E-commerce, Wholesale, Marketplace Management, KPI Ownership, Sell-Through Analysis, AOV Optimization, Attach Rate Improvement, Portfolio Segmentation, Price Architecture, Cross-functional Partnership

Industry

Retail

Description

In Short As Director of Accessories at On, you will own and drive the global end-to-end commercial strategy for Accessories (ACC), with full accountability for delivering the 2030 Long Range Plan revenue and profitability ambitions. This role sets the category vision and long-term direction, translating strategy into clear, actionable annual commercial plans across regions and channels. Acting as the commercial leader of the category, the Director of Accessories partners closely with Product, Merchandising, Brand, and Retail to shape a differentiated, consumer-relevant, and consistently premium ACC offer. Through strong commercial insight, clear channel strategy, and executional excellence, the role elevates the impact of ACC across channels and customer touch points, strengthening its contribution to overall brand equity and business growth. Your Mission Act as the global commercial leader for Accessories (ACC), owning category performance and representing ACC in senior leadership forums. Define and drive the ACC category vision and 2030 Long Range Plan, translating strategy into clear annual commercial plans across regions and channels. Lead ACC channel strategy across DTC Retail, DTC E-commerce, Wholesale, and Marketplace, ensuring clear differentiation and protection of premium. Own and steer core commercial KPIs, including sell-through, AOV, attach rate, and conversion, using insights to shape category and product decisions. Partner closely with Product and Merchandising, driving portfolio segmentation, price architecture, and hero product focus. Elevate the ACC consumer experience and growth impact, ensuring premium presentation and communication across all touch points and driving attach rate through bundling, CRM, and campaign integration. Your Story Senior commercial leadership experience within a global, premium or performance-led consumer brand. Proven ability to own and deliver category strategy and long-range plans across multiple regions and channels. Strong expertise across omnichannel models, including DTC, Wholesale, and digital commerce. Track record of influencing cross-functional partners at senior level in complex, matrix organisations. Highly commercial and analytical, with experience owning KPIs, pricing, and portfolio optimisation, paired with strong brand and consumer instinct. About the Team We turn dreams into reality. The Apparel & Accessories team is the force behind On’s product lineup. From concept to launch, we lead the creation process. Insights from our fans guide us. From cutting-edge designs to high-functioning materials, we’re always thinking one step ahead — collaborating across On to bring ideas to market. 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.

Responsibilities

The Director of Accessories will own and drive the global end-to-end commercial strategy for Accessories, being fully accountable for achieving the 2030 Long Range Plan revenue and profitability goals. This involves defining the category vision, leading channel strategy across all platforms, and steering core commercial KPIs.