Branch Manager - hostettler moto ag

Hostettler moto ag is part of the hostettler group – a family business with over 100 years of history and driven by a genuine passion for mobility. With eight branches in German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland, prestigious brands such as Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, Vespa and Yamaha, as well as state-of-the-art workshops and its own fashion and accessories boutiques, we offer everything that makes the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts beat faster. More than 150 employees live this passion every day, with a clear goal: not only to satisfy our customers but to enthuse them.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop the branch: you take overall responsibility for its management and strategic development, taking into account the company’s economic objectives.
• Achieve commercial and financial targets: you are responsible for turnover, profitability, costs and EBITDA. You monitor and analyse key performance indicators and implement the necessary measures to achieve the set objectives.
• Manage and grow your team: you lead, motivate and support a team of around 10 employees and promote their professional development.
• Conduct employee appraisals: you carry out individual and quarterly reviews, provide regular feedback, assess performance and agree objectives with your employees.
• Manage by objectives: you set clear goals and ensure regular monitoring of their achievement according to the MbO (Management by Objectives) approach.
• Ensure operational efficiency: you organise, coordinate and actively participate in daily activities in sales and the workshop, respecting quality, safety and deadline requirements.
• Ensure compliance with rules: you guarantee the application of internal guidelines as well as current legal and regulatory provisions.
• Optimise processes: you plan, manage and continuously improve processes and working methods to ensure effective organisation.
• Put the customer at the centre: you ensure the provision of quality service, an impeccable customer experience and a high level of satisfaction.
• Manage stock: in close collaboration with headquarters, you ensure an optimal stock level is maintained.
• Collaborate within the company: you work closely with other branches and various departments at headquarters.

Your profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a motorcycle mechanic, retail manager or an equivalent qualification.
• You have several years of experience in a similar role and proven experience in leading a team.
• You have very good command of German and French
• You have an excellent team spirit and know how to mobilise your employees around common goals.
• You are a confident personality who knows how to assert yourself and make decisions, results-oriented, with a structured, pragmatic and solution-focused working approach.
• You work independently, reliably and efficiently, and demonstrate a high sense of responsibility.
• You hold a valid driving licence for categories A and B.