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About the Role

As Senior Lead - Key Accounts, you will strategically manage key premium and high-end department store accounts across the Central and South regions to support On’s expansion while elevating the On brand in the eyes of the consumer. You will report directly to the Commercial / Sales Leadership team for the region.

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and support to others while leading complex multi-year key account projects and channel strategies for premier and high-end department stores across the Central and South regions.
• Drive sell-in and sell-out growth, enhance customer loyalty, and maximize revenue opportunities across apparel, footwear, and accessories while securing elevated brand placement and best-in-class adjacencies.
• Guide complex, senior-level B2B negotiations and account discussions, managing multi-model commercial setups (concessions, shop-in-shops, wholesale, or 3rd-party operators) that maintain brand equity and long-term profitability.
• Harness various perspectives and opinions from internal cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, Retail, and Global Strategy) to deliver seamless GTM execution, seasonal range planning, and tailored customer campaigns.
• Utilise retail KPIs, reporting dashboards, and sell-through data to make informed decisions; foresee where issues may arise and comfortably navigate necessary trade-offs when needed to optimize account plans aligned with global objectives.
• Stay ahead of contemporary fashion dynamics, luxury trends, and competitor activities to bridge global strategy with local market nuances in the Central and South regions.
• Provide direction to and support colleagues across several teams, demonstrating reliability and driving continuous improvement across accounts even through unconventional means.

Requirements

• 5+ years of strategic B2B key account management experience, specifically within high-end department stores and contemporary fashion, luxury, or premium sportswear sectors.
• Proven track record and deep understanding of the department store landscape, retail dynamics, multi-model commercial structures (concessions, shop-in-shops, wholesale), and contemporary fashion consumer trends.
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex B2B negotiations with high-end retail executives, backed by strong commercial acumen, financial understanding (retail math, margin management), and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships across different functions and regions, understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to build consensus and effectively bridge gaps.
• Comfortable taking complex decisions, synthesizing sell-out data and inventory metrics to shape strategic account planning, anticipate roadblocks, and mitigate business risks.
• Exceptional, influential communication and presentation skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity with a growth mindset.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Central and South regions as needed.

Skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint

Location

• Central regions
• South regions

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

About the Company

• One of the World’s fastest-growing premium sportswear brands.
• Redefining the future of sportswear.
• Disrupting the global sports footwear, apparel, and accessories market with groundbreaking technology, cutting-edge designs, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability and social impact.
• Inspiring athletes and customers alike.
• Pioneering new ways of strategic account management and brand elevation.
• Dedicated to growth and strong team spirit.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.