Longines

International Markets Coordination Manager

Compagnie des Montres Longines, Francillon S.A., based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland since 1832, is a renowned watchmaking company known for its tradition, elegance, and performance. As a member of the Swatch Group, Longines is a leader in the global watchmaking industry, with a presence in over 140 countries. The brand is recognized for its elegant timepieces and strong ties to the sports world.

1. Act as an interface between assigned countries and the headquarters, ensuring communication between the head office, subsidiaries, agents, and boutiques.
2. Promote the brand in assigned territories through product presentation and marketing activities to increase business volume.
3. Achieve sales targets.
4. Develop strategies and achieve annual sales, marketing, and communication budgets.
5. Identify, target, and open new points of sale in line with annual objectives and brand distribution strategy.
6. Ensure each point of sale meets brand requirements and adheres to training and merchandising standards.
7. Ensure distribution and product mix align with brand commercial philosophies.
8. Open and close points of sale while maintaining quality and adhering to selective distribution rules.
9. Ensure points of sale comply with brand rules regarding assortment, space, and furniture.
10. Organize and conduct sales training to enhance product knowledge and maximize sales capacity.
11. Monitor, observe trends, and analyze sell-out in assigned territory.
12. Make suggestions and control product pricing in the territory.
13. Supervise marketing activities, including events, advertising campaigns, etc.
14. Assist and support the Brand Manager for Swatch Group subsidiaries.
15. Supervise subsidiary stocks and assist with debtors if necessary.
16. Organize special advertising campaigns and events for agents in different countries.
17. Supervise and develop sales team strengths in the region and organize training.
18. Manage the marketing budget for the territory and control the marketing plan and its execution.
19. Coordinate requests from third-party markets with other departments.

1. Technical or commercial training with excellent knowledge of the other domain.
2. Continuous training in sales, negotiation, and communication.
3. Team management training.
4. Confirmed experience (minimum 5 years) in sales and the watchmaking industry.
5. Strong socio-economic knowledge of the assigned geographic region.
6. Good knowledge of SAP management software and MS Office suite.

1. Flexibility, autonomy, and conscientiousness.
2. Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
3. Good negotiation skills and customer orientation.
4. Leadership qualities.
5. Effective communication and teamwork skills.
6. Good stress resistance.

Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and the watchmaking industry.

Technical or commercial training.

Not specified.

The company is located in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, and is part of a global leader in the watchmaking industry. The workplace culture emphasizes tradition, elegance, and performance.