PpAt On, we’re redefining the future of sportswear. Having already inspired millions of runners around the world, we’re now looking for a strategic, energetic, and highly collaborative Brand Partnerships Lead to drive our premier brand partnerships in our home market of Switzerland. In this role, you’ll be the strategic owner and main point of contact for our most high-profile Swiss partners. You will be responsible for bringing these partnerships to life - connecting communities, building local brand love, driving run credibility, and helping us remain culturally relevant to a younger audience. Reporting directly to the Senior Lead Brand Activation Switzerland, you will collaborate closely with the wider marketing team to transform strategic relationships into powerful, community-driven storytelling and physical experiences. /ph3Your Mission /h3ulliOwn the end-to-end strategic planning, activation, and relationship management for premier partners, including the UBS Kids Cup, Weltklasse Zurich Extra Mile, and Swiss Ski. /liliDevelop and execute new, innovative partnership concepts - such as the On Talent Academy in collaboration with Weltklasse Zürich - to drive youth engagement and cultural relevance. /liliPartner closely with the Switzerland Brand Comms Lead and the wider Brand Activation team to bring partnership stories to life across all marketing and media channels. /liliManage all key operational requirements, including partner onboarding, contractual deliverables, product planning/allocation, and joint programme development. /liliBring structure and high energy to partnership operations - ensuring efficient day-to-day execution, timely communication, and strong stakeholder alignment. /liliDefine clear objectives and KPIs for each partnership, establishing robust tracking, measurement, and reporting processes to continually optimize impact and ROI. /liliChampion an omnichannel activation mindset, working cross-functionally with DTC, retail, wholesale, and grassroots community teams to maximize partnership touchpoints. /liliEffectively manage the allocated Swiss brand partnerships budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting. /li /ulh3Your story /h3ulliTypically we look for 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships, sports marketing, or brand activation roles - ideally within the sports, sportswear, entertainment, or cultural sectors (brand or agency side). /liliProven track record of managing and activating high-profile sports properties or community partners in Switzerland. /liliHighly organized with strong project management skills - comfortable navigating operational details like partner onboarding, product seeding, and program coordination. /liliA natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills, capable of managing complex stakeholder environments and influencing cross-functional teams. /liliA creative, storytelling-driven mindset with the ability to turn contractual rights into highly engaging, authentic consumer experiences. /liliSolid experience in budget management, establishing KPIs, tracking campaign performance, and presenting data-informed insights to leadership. /liliFluent in German and English, both written and spoken, is required to lead local relationships and align with our global organization. French language skills are a strong asset. /liliComfortable with local travel across Switzerland to support partner events and activations - a valid Swiss driver’s licence is required. /liliYou embody the 5 On Spirits (check them out on our careers page). /li /ulh3About the Team /h3pYou’ll report to the Senior Lead Brand Activation Switzerland and be a key member of the local Swiss Brand Activation team. We are a team united by a shared mission: to amplify On’s brand, ignite local brand love, and build deep, lasting connections with fans and communities across Switzerland. We thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment shaped by innovation and purpose - translating On’s global brand vision into locally relevant, culturally connected experiences right here in our home market. /ppJust by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail. /ppWhat we offer /ppOn is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. /ppOn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr