VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Strategic Accounts & Partner Excellence to join our Global Wholesale Operations team based in Stabio, Switzerland, on a permanent basis.Let's talk about the role!The Senior Manager, Strategic Accounts & Partner Excellence is responsible for turning VF's strategic ambitions with priority partners into coordinated, scalable execution across brands, functions and markets.How you'll make a differenceZALANDO GROUP GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTION SUPPORTKey responsibilities include:Define the "VF x Zalando" Playbook, covering both commercial and operational aspects, and support leadership in setting strategic priorities.Stay aligned with brand leaders and the EMEA Wholesale Digital POD.Build Joint Business Plans based on channel-agnostic ambitions and clear consumer acquisition targets.Support cross-brand, cross-functional account execution (1P & 2P models) at every step of the Go-To-Market process.Lead VF's terms negotiation.Integrate BDG / ACT / FCT / LRP into one solid operating cadence.Run regular touch bases with account counterparts and identify the right contacts for back-office initiatives.Track and share visibility on cross-brand performance and consumer KPIs (sell-in, sell-out, consumer data, marketing investments).NEW FULL-PRICE AND OFF-PRICE DIGITAL MARKETPLACESKey responsibilities include:Work with brand leaders and the EMEA Wholesale Digital POD to select each new Digital Marketplace, with detailed business cases and long-term ambitions.Support the negotiation of 2P terms for every account in the region.Lead the playbook for building new 2P capability across full-price and off-price accounts in EMEA.Design 2P operating models (org, process, metrics, talent) based on brand readiness and commercial goals.Support training and change management.Contribute to the PMO updates together with DT and other functions.TRADING TOOL ADOPTION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL MARKETPLACESKey responsibilities include:Align 2P Go-To-Market execution with the account's strategy (e.g., pre-Peak preparation).Monitor and drive in-season 2P tool adoption (dynamic pricing, replenishment) and plan future evolutions with DT.Act as the bridge between DCs and the account to resolve delivery, capacity, and booking issues.Build and sustain a strong trading community across brands, with continuous best-practice sharing.OTHER ACTIVITIESKey responsibilities include:Make sure Emerging Brands get the support they need to capture and optimize growth opportunities.Run joint workshops and pilots with the accounts to improve Go-To-Market processes and test new ways of working.Prepare business decks and executive summaries.Hold regular touch bases and follow-ups with central enabling functions (Finance, Strategy, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.).SKILLS FOR SUCCESSProven experience leading strategic accounts, digital marketplace operations, partner governance or wholesale transformation in a complex, multi-brand and matrixed organization. Strong understanding of 1P and 2P digital business models, including commercial terms, Go-To-Market processes, trading levers and operational dependencies. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into scalable operating models, playbooks, governance routines and measurable execution plans. Advanced commercial and analytical acumen, with the ability to build business cases, interpret consumer and performance data, and turn insights into clear decisions. Exceptional stakeholder leadership and influencing skills, with credibility to align senior leaders, brand teams, account teams and enabling functions without relying on direct authority. Strong negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the confidence to manage ambiguity, resolve trade-offs and escalating issues constructively. Track record of leading cross-functional programs, change management and capability adoption across markets and diverse teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create concise executive narratives and facilitate effective senior-level forums. Fluent English required; additional European languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel up to 30%.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUWe're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Manager, Strategic Accounts & Partner Excellence in Stabio Arbeitgeber: vfc
VF Corporation ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Stabio, Schweiz, eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und kontinuierlichem Lernen fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit und Innovation, die es den Angestellten ermöglicht, ihre Fähigkeiten zu erweitern und bedeutende Beiträge zu leisten. Die attraktiven Benefits und die Möglichkeit, an globalen Projekten zu arbeiten, machen VF Corporation zu einem idealen Ort für Fachkräfte, die eine sinnvolle und erfüllende Karriere im Bereich Treasury anstreben.
