In short

In this role you will directly impact how the most exciting and fastest growing sportswear brand expands its retail stores in the European market. You will utilise your versatile skillset in information technologies to open new stores equipped with the latest retail technologies. Additionally, you ensure excellent operations in all existing stores by training the team and supporting them with troubleshooting so they can deliver the WOW experience to our customers. You will collaborate with a variety of internal and external departments to maintain the operational system backbone of On’s retail infrastructure in Europe, as well as bringing the latest innovations in retail technologies to life for both customers and our internal teams.

Your Mission

Driving the tech installation during new store openings:

  • Fully own the on-site tech installation for new store openings across Europe including the collaboration with and coordination of external vendors in person or remotely

  • Train our retail teams to confidently use all digital in-store solutions to ensure they are able to deliver an outstanding customer experience

Deliver operational excellence in existing stores:

  • Maintain and improve IT systems in operating European stores together with in-house & external specialists (e.g. bug fixing, troubleshooting, consistent improvements and updates)

  • Act as main point of contact for European retail store teams for IT related topics

  • Perform regular health checks across all European retail store IT systems

  • Execute testing of new processes and software updates

  • Support piloting of digital innovation projects in On’s own retail channels, including potential transfer to other channels

Note: Frequent travel across Europe and selectively to countries outside Europe will be required for this role.

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Your story

  • +3 years experience in IT software & hardware support

  • Experience in field service is a strong plus

  • Engineering or Computer Science degree a strong asset

  • Proven track record to execute IT & operational projects

  • Ability to work independently on fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders

  • Detail oriented and motivated professional with desire to push the boundaries of conservative retail and process optimisation

  • Strong analytical-, diagnostic-, and problem-solving skills

  • Passion for technology and innovation in hard- and software

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Hands-on and entrepreneurial mentality

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About the Team

As you might expect from a sportswear brand with an emphasis on performance, the Retail Team at On is a fast-paced place to be. As part of the global retail team, you will collaborate with colleagues from other retail functions and other Retail Tech Specialists around the world. You will also have a variety of touch points with cross functional teams such as construction, IT, and trade marketing to coordinate and execute installations during new store openings.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Retail is a pretty young channel for On. With true startup vibes, we’re thinking big but staying agile to balance foundational moves with rapid expansion. It’s a learning curve, but embracing failures and celebrating wins is our fuel.

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Maria

Retail Merchandising and Sales Planning Lead, Zurich

We think outside the box when we're hiring. Don't think about what you were doing before. Think about what we can improve every day. We're incentivized to make mistakes, to fix them, to be open about it and help each other.
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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.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.