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Senior Lead - Apparel Merch

On Running

Zurichfull-timeSalesHybrid

Posted 4 April 2026

About this role

In short

As a Senior Lead Apparel Merchandising, you will be responsible for ensuring the right products go to the right channels, tiers, accounts and to the right stores, with the best timing and price. You will build the apparel & accessories assortments by developing and implementing our global brand strategy & gaining customer insights from working closely with our distributor partners.

Your mission

- This role will cover apparel & accessories merchandising strategy across all APAC markets working closely with all channel & commercial teams.
- You will be the APAC liaison with the global apparel merchandising and product teams to ensure APAC needs are being considered in the global assortments.
- Very close collaboration with the local sales teams to work on the right assortments for strategic key accounts and account channels. Regular participation in meetings with accounts is expected for this role.
- You will work closely with our marketing campaign teams to align product launch dates in line with marketing efforts.
- Contribute to the collection pricing architecture and optimize the effect of full price sales through competitor price mapping and price adjustments with our pricing team.
- Know the markets and the consumer targets, fashion and performance competencies and that of our competitors.

Your story

- You have 10+ years’ experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a merchandising or merchandise planning role.
- You have a strong track record of business results from your previous roles preferably within Merchandising, Retail, Product Management and Business Analytics.
- You are experienced in developing distribution strategy, whilst keeping consumers, accounts and sales teams front of mind.
- Analytical and data driven mindset with a clear focus on results.
- You are a strong communicator and presenter in front of diverse internal and external audiences.
- Apparel background is preferred for this role given the focus on apparel & accessories.
- You have full business proficiency in English.

Meet the team

You will be part of the APAC Merchandising team; we’re at the heart of the engine. Working directly with experts in fields such as regional sales, marketing, ecom & logistics to create something extraordinary. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a market relevant, consumer-focused mindset touching on all departments inside our organization to set a commercial plan and identify profitable growth and act on sales opportunities/threats together.

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.