Zenith Brand President, Americas

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Zenith is a Swiss luxury watch manufacture renowned for its in‑house movements and haute horlogerie savoir‑faire, most famously the El Primero calibre. As part of the LVMH family, the maison combines artisanal watchmaking excellence with global distribution and brand elevation strategies typical of a leading luxury group.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and define the long‑term business plan for North and Latin America in alignment with global brand objectives.
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Americas region, driving top‑line growth and margin improvement through disciplined financial management and forecasting.
• Lead commercial strategy across Wholesale, E‑commerce and Retail channels, expanding market penetration and optimizing a network of 87 points of sale.
• Develop and implement integrated brand and marketing plans that elevate desirability and ensure consistent brand equity across all touchpoints.
• Champion client excellence and omnichannel execution by leveraging CRM/clienteling as a system of action to drive retention and lifetime value.
• Identify market opportunities and anticipate luxury consumer trends to position the brand competitively across diverse American markets.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing, cross‑functional leadership team; cultivate a culture of accountability, inclusion and luxury service standards.
• Establish and maintain executive relationships with key wholesale partners, retail accounts and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience, ideally as a President, General Manager or VP Commercial within a multinational luxury or premium consumer goods organisation.
• Proven P&L ownership with demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting and margin management.
• Deep knowledge of the North American market including wholesale dynamics, retail partnerships and consumer behaviour across the US, Canada and Latin America.
• Extensive experience managing multi‑channel distribution (wholesale, retail and e‑commerce) and developing channel strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and team development skills with experience mobilising geographically dispersed teams.
• Outstanding strategic thinking, negotiation and executive presentation capabilities; strong C‑suite networking and relationship building.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of senior leadership in luxury or premium consumer goods with proven experience as a regional or divisional head (President, GM, VP Commercial). Demonstrated success managing multi‑channel distribution, owning regional P&L, and leading cross‑functional teams across North and Latin America.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Zenith blends Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with the entrepreneurial and collaborative culture characteristic of LVMH maisons. The workplace values technical excellence, creative ambition and a client‑centric mindset, offering leaders the autonomy to scale brand presence across dynamic American markets.

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