Top Benefits
About the role
THE COMPANY
The Swatch Group Ltd., headquartered in Switzerland, is the world’s largest manufacturer of finished watches. Renowned for its durable and emotional consumer products of the highest quality, The Swatch Group Ltd. owns a comprehensive global network of distribution organizations. The Group is engaged in the manufacturing of finished watches, movements, and components (e.g., ETA), producing virtually all elements required by its watch brands.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brand manager will lead the development of the Blancpain brand in and business in the Canadian market. The Brand manager will have full P&L responsibility and oversee 360-degree brand management, including sales and retail development, marketing, merchandising, budgeting, and inventory management. This role involves daily operational leadership and long-term strategic planning in line with HQ directives.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
- Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP contributions with company match
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
Responsibilities include:
Brand & Market Strategy
- Lead daily brand operations across Canada, ensuring alignment with global strategy.
- Develop and expand distribution channels to maximize market penetration.
- Identify growth opportunities through retail expansion and strategic brand positioning.
Retail & Sales Management
- Oversee selling activities, merchandising, stock management, and account servicing.
- Drive retail presence in high-impact locations (SIS, Corners, Boutiques).
- Manage national distribution networks and foster long-term relationships with luxury retailers.
Marketing & Communication
- Allocate and manage local marketing budgets effectively.
- Prepare and execute new product launches and promotional events.
- Develop and implement communication strategies that reflect brand values and drive engagement.
Forecasting & Reporting
- Complete forecasts, sales analysis, and performance reports.
- Monitor profitability and customer satisfaction, implementing improvement plans as needed.
Client Experience & Brand Events
- Champion customer care initiatives focused on service excellence and loyalty.
- Organize and manage brand events that create emotional connections with clients.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure consistent brand placement and adherence to global guidelines.
- Lead training initiatives and negotiate case space to enhance in-store visibility.
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time, on-site role that involves 25% to 50% travel across Canada and internationally. Travel may include car, train, or air transportation. The position requires extended periods of computer work and a high level of attention to detail when preparing reports and documentation.
Employment Status:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week on average. Must maintain open availability to meet the needs of the business.
PROFILE
- Strategic and results-driven leader with a passion for luxury.
- Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Able to balance creative vision with commercial execution.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in brand or account management, with at least 5 years in the luxury industry.
- Deep understanding of the Canadian retail landscape.
- Proven success in real estate strategy and lease negotiations.
- Fluent in English; French is an asset.
- Experience working in multicultural and international environments.
- Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
- Working knowledge of SAP/S4Hana is an asset.
Job location
Richmond Street West 555
M5V 3B1 Toronto MV B (Ontario)
Canada
Company address
The Swatch Group (Canada) Ltd.
555, Richmond Street West
Suite 1105
CA-Toronto M5V 3B1, Ontario
About Swatch Group
The Swatch Group Ltd is an international group active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components. Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required for the watches sold by its 16 watch and jewelry brands as well as by its two retail brands, Tourbillon and Hour Passion. The Group’s production companies also supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers.
The Swatch Group Ltd is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. With its watch brands, it is also a leader in the field of sports event timing as official timekeeper and data-handler of most of the Olympic Games of the last decades and major international sports events.
The Swatch Group Ltd has a unique emotional culture. Beauty and emotions in watches are as much part of it as high-tech, quality and added value on the customer’s wrist. Both, emotional poetry and innovation play an active part in the commitment to its customers. The Swatch Group Ltd was founded in 1983, by Nicolas G. Hayek. It grew out of the merger of two big Swiss watch groups, ASUAG and SSIH. The Group has since shown steady growth in key financials, leading to records. Today Swatch Group employs more than 33'500 persons in over 50 countries.
Discover the Swatch Group brands… Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak.
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Top Benefits
About the role
THE COMPANY
The Swatch Group Ltd., headquartered in Switzerland, is the world’s largest manufacturer of finished watches. Renowned for its durable and emotional consumer products of the highest quality, The Swatch Group Ltd. owns a comprehensive global network of distribution organizations. The Group is engaged in the manufacturing of finished watches, movements, and components (e.g., ETA), producing virtually all elements required by its watch brands.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brand manager will lead the development of the Blancpain brand in and business in the Canadian market. The Brand manager will have full P&L responsibility and oversee 360-degree brand management, including sales and retail development, marketing, merchandising, budgeting, and inventory management. This role involves daily operational leadership and long-term strategic planning in line with HQ directives.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
- Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP contributions with company match
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
Responsibilities include:
Brand & Market Strategy
- Lead daily brand operations across Canada, ensuring alignment with global strategy.
- Develop and expand distribution channels to maximize market penetration.
- Identify growth opportunities through retail expansion and strategic brand positioning.
Retail & Sales Management
- Oversee selling activities, merchandising, stock management, and account servicing.
- Drive retail presence in high-impact locations (SIS, Corners, Boutiques).
- Manage national distribution networks and foster long-term relationships with luxury retailers.
Marketing & Communication
- Allocate and manage local marketing budgets effectively.
- Prepare and execute new product launches and promotional events.
- Develop and implement communication strategies that reflect brand values and drive engagement.
Forecasting & Reporting
- Complete forecasts, sales analysis, and performance reports.
- Monitor profitability and customer satisfaction, implementing improvement plans as needed.
Client Experience & Brand Events
- Champion customer care initiatives focused on service excellence and loyalty.
- Organize and manage brand events that create emotional connections with clients.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure consistent brand placement and adherence to global guidelines.
- Lead training initiatives and negotiate case space to enhance in-store visibility.
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time, on-site role that involves 25% to 50% travel across Canada and internationally. Travel may include car, train, or air transportation. The position requires extended periods of computer work and a high level of attention to detail when preparing reports and documentation.
Employment Status:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week on average. Must maintain open availability to meet the needs of the business.
PROFILE
- Strategic and results-driven leader with a passion for luxury.
- Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Able to balance creative vision with commercial execution.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in brand or account management, with at least 5 years in the luxury industry.
- Deep understanding of the Canadian retail landscape.
- Proven success in real estate strategy and lease negotiations.
- Fluent in English; French is an asset.
- Experience working in multicultural and international environments.
- Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
- Working knowledge of SAP/S4Hana is an asset.
Job location
Richmond Street West 555
M5V 3B1 Toronto MV B (Ontario)
Canada
Company address
The Swatch Group (Canada) Ltd.
555, Richmond Street West
Suite 1105
CA-Toronto M5V 3B1, Ontario
About Swatch Group
The Swatch Group Ltd is an international group active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components. Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required for the watches sold by its 16 watch and jewelry brands as well as by its two retail brands, Tourbillon and Hour Passion. The Group’s production companies also supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers.
The Swatch Group Ltd is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. With its watch brands, it is also a leader in the field of sports event timing as official timekeeper and data-handler of most of the Olympic Games of the last decades and major international sports events.
The Swatch Group Ltd has a unique emotional culture. Beauty and emotions in watches are as much part of it as high-tech, quality and added value on the customer’s wrist. Both, emotional poetry and innovation play an active part in the commitment to its customers. The Swatch Group Ltd was founded in 1983, by Nicolas G. Hayek. It grew out of the merger of two big Swiss watch groups, ASUAG and SSIH. The Group has since shown steady growth in key financials, leading to records. Today Swatch Group employs more than 33'500 persons in over 50 countries.
Discover the Swatch Group brands… Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak.
For more jobs please visit our website.