Swarovski (Schweiz) AG
Zurich, CH
Head of Go-to-Market
- 26 September 2026
- 100%
- Zurich, CH
Job summary
Join Swarovski to reinvent an iconic fashion brand. Experience creativity and collaboration while shaping brilliance.
Tasks
- Lead the global go-to-market vision and operating model.
- Translate brand strategy into market activation plans and campaigns.
- Build and lead a high-performing GTM team for execution excellence.
Skills
- 10+ years in Brand Marketing or related fields; proven track record required.
- Strong strategic planning and execution in complex environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
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About the job
At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you.
We are looking for a Head of Go-to-Market to shape and lead our global activation agenda, turning brand strategy into impactful market execution across regions and channels.
This is your chance to drive commercial activation at scale, influence how our brand comes to life in the market, and build the frameworks, partnerships, and capabilities that enable exceptional execution.
About the job
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Define and lead the global go-to-market vision, governance, and operating model
- Translate brand strategy into clear, executable market activation plans
- Align global priorities with local market needs and commercial opportunities
- Lead global launch planning and ensure strong deployment of campaigns across markets
- Oversee local marketing investment planning, budget governance, and resource allocation
- Monitor marketing investment effectiveness, budget utilization, and overall activation performance
- Drive execution excellence by ensuring launch readiness, activation governance, and consistent reporting
- Coordinate the deployment of assets, guidelines, toolkits, and training materials to support markets
- Build and lead a high-performing GTM team while fostering accountability, agility, and excellence
- Act as a trusted partner across global, regional, and local teams, promoting collaboration and scalable best practices
About you
We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:
- 10+ years of experience in Brand Marketing, Go-to-Market, Commercial Activation, Retail Marketing, Commercial Excellence, or related fields
- Proven track record of leading global product launches, large-scale activations, and cross-market initiative deployment
- Strong experience partnering with regional and local market organizations in a global matrix
- Experience within luxury, fashion, jewelry, beauty, retail, or consumer lifestyle brands
- Strong strategic planning and execution excellence, with the ability to translate direction into action
- Demonstrated expertise in marketing investment planning, performance management, and ROI optimization
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and business partnership skills
- Commercial acumen combined with a solid understanding of retail and customer experience
- Strong project and program management skills, with agility in navigating change and complexity
- Data-driven mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership in complex matrix organizations
What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:
- Learning and career development programs to help you grow
- A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters
- Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
- Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
- Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products
- Full coverage of accident insurance
- Attractive pension fund conditions
- Subsidized public transportation or free parking
- Employee canteen with buffet
About Swarovski
Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor.
Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.
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