Managing Director (f/m/d)

We at pfister pursue a vision: we want to move into every Swiss home with our products. For this, we are looking for energetic support. Help us bring the around 100'000 products of our assortment into the homes of our customers. Whether in one of the 18 branches or at the headquarters in Suhr: a unique environment, working with appealing products, and not least appreciation and respect for your commitment await you. Around 1'400 people already work at pfister today - will you join us soon?

Managing Director (f/m/d)

Your new tasks

• Overall responsibility for the management and organization of the branch according to the strategy, the overarching POS specifications, and the sales principles
• Leadership of the subordinate management according to the leadership principles and along the core KPI
• Promotion and development of the management and employees of the branch
• Implementation of marketing measures and seasonal themes in the branch
• Active selling (situational and role model function)
• Ongoing exchange with the central teams in the areas of purchasing, marketing, logistics, HR, and finance.
• Responsibility for achieving the core KPI of the branch (sales targets, profit center, etc.), their analysis, and derivation of the necessary measures
• Embodying and further developing our sales and service culture
• Analysis of sales and cost development
• Situational assistance with merchandising and goods logistics
• Maintenance of contacts with other retailers and authorities at the branch location

What you bring with you

• Experience in the management of a branch-based retail operation
• Leadership experience in a sales environment (preferably in furniture sales)
• Strong communication skills
• Distinct joy in dealing with employees, customers, and partners
• Forward-looking and positive personality
• Good negotiation skills and authentic persuasiveness
• Basic training in retail
• Further training in the retail environment or business administration
• Experience in the furnishing industry
• Passion for furnishing and beautiful living
• Experience in the KPI-based management of a retail operation