Managing Director 80-100%
Changemaker AG
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:29 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Changemaker AG, a Zurich-based retail company focused on sustainability. We're offering a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and make a difference.
Tasks
- Drive business strategies for market expansion in offline and online.
- Oversee smooth operations of stores and web shop.
- Recruit and motivate teams to cultivate a performance-oriented culture.
Skills
- Degree in business, marketing, or equivalent with retail experience.
- Strong leadership skills with empathy and communication expertise.
- Proficient in e-commerce and digital marketing.
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Managing Director 80-100%
Changemaker AG is an exciting retail company headquartered in Zurich with nine stores in Switzerland as well as a webshop. All Changemaker products meet high standards of sustainability and fairness. At the same time, they are characterized by selected aesthetics and the best quality. The heart of all these products are their stories. Stories of small farmers in the most remote regions of the world and of people who still maintain old craftsmanship in the era of globalization.
Your tasks:
- Development and implementation of business strategies for market expansion (offline & online).
- Management and coordination of the stores and the webshop to ensure smooth operations.
- Recruitment, development, and motivation of teams to promote a performance-oriented corporate culture.
- Budget responsibility, cost optimization, and ensuring profitability.
- Development of targeted marketing and CRM strategies to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Optimization of digital processes in the webshop and introduction of modern technologies.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards.
Your profile:
- Completed studies in business administration, commerce, marketing, or an equivalent commercial education preferred.
- Sufficient leadership experience in retail with store structure and online business.
- Proven success in increasing sales and earnings.
- Solid knowledge in e-commerce & digital marketing.
- Inspiring leadership personality with empathy and high social competence.
- Clear and convincing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of business management contexts (P&L responsibility).
- Confident handling of key figures. Analytical competence & decisiveness.
- Knowledge in store logistics and inventory management.
- Strong hands-on mentality.
- Flexibility: high adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- Fluent German and English skills.
What we offer:
- The possibility of a structured yet flexible handover of responsibilities, as the previous managing director remains available to the company.
- The possibility of a substantial participation in the company.
- A responsible and versatile leadership role in a sustainable company.
- The opportunity to further shape a unique brand with a clear sustainability focus.
- An inspiring working environment in a young, motivated, and committed team working together to implement our mission.
- Plenty of room for initiative and meaningful change.
- Scope for further development of a successful business model.
- Discounts on our products.
- Flexible working hours.
- Good public transport connections and a central location in Zurich Altstetten.
Are you ready to take responsibility and further advance Changemaker as a sustainable design and trading company? Then we look forward to your application!
Changemaker AG - Rautistrasse 60 - CH-8048 Zurich - +41 44 405 19 20
