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Compagnie Des Montres Longines Francillon SA

Retail environment development team leader

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The companyLongines - famous for the elegance of its timepieces - is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the world's leading manufacturer of horological products. Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland since 1832, Longines watchmakers enjoy an expertise steeped in tradition, elegance and performance. With generations of experience as Official Timekeeper of World Championships and as a partner of international sports federations, Longines has created lasting and durable links to the world of sport.Job descriptionWe are looking for a Retail Environment Development Team Leader for our Marketing Department. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Retail Environment Development Team Lead to manage and guide a team of Retail Development Project Leaders in delivering global retail store projects. This role serves as the operational backbone of our retail environment team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Team Lead will provide direction, coaching, and oversight to project leaders, ensuring alignment with the company's retail development strategy. This role also acts as the bridge between the Head of Retail Environment and the project teams, driving consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all markets. In this role, your main tasks will be to : Team Leadership & Management o Lead, coach, and develop a team of Retail Development Project Leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovationo Act as the first line of operational decision-making and escalate strategic issues to the Head of Retail Environment when requiredo Ensure equitable workload distribution, resource planning, and ongoing performance management of the teamo Provide mentorship, professional development, and training to strengthen project management capabilities within the team Project Portfolio Oversight o Oversee the global pipeline of retail store development projects, ensuring consistency in execution and adherence to brand and operational standardso Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across all team projects, ensuring alignment with departmental KPIso Conduct regular project reviews with Project Leaders to ensure proactive problem-solving, risk management, and on-time delivery Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination o Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders (operations, sales, store design, vm) and external vendors, contractors, and consultantso Oversee vendor performance management, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, quality standards, and budgetary targets Operational Excellence & Innovation o Standardize processes, tools, and best practices across the team to enhance efficiency and scalability of project deliveryo Ensure compliance with all building codes, local regulations, safety standards, and sustainability requirementso Drive innovation in retail environment development by integrating new technologies, sustainable materials, and cost-efficient solutions.ProfileYou have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related fieldYou have 10+ years of experience in retail store development, with at least 5 years in a team leadership or line management roleYou have a proven track record overseeing large-scale, multi-market retail development projects from design through to store openingYou have a strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, cost control, and ROI analysisYou demonstrate proficiency with project management tools and design software (Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite; Rhinoceros 3 D/VRay a plus)You have a deep knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and construction best practicesProfessional requirementsInspirational leader with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teamsStrategic thinker with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skillsStrong communicator who can influence and align multiple stakeholders at all levelsDemonstrates ownership and accountability while fostering a culture of trust and collaborationAdaptable and resilient in managing change, ambiguity, and competing prioritiesLanguagesYou have a perfect command of French and English, both spoken and writtenKnowledge of any other language is an assetCompany addressSt-ImierContactRaphaël Spano jidba2ea79je jit0938je jiy25je

Nice-to-have skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • AutoCAD
  • Project Management
  • Switzerland

Work experience

  • Marketing Project Manager
  • General Project Management

Languages

  • English
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