Felix Schweizer

Angestellt, Chief Operating Officer (COO), MWG AG

Biel/Bern, Schweiz

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Sales
People Management
project leader
product development
product launch
brand management
campaign development
key account management
retail presence
good understanding of finance
consumer goods
luxury goods
emerging markets
high-inflation and fast-changing environments
presentation techniques
conflict resolution
broad cultural understanding (ability to adapt)
global network
latin america
europe
retail knowledge

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Felix Schweizer

  • Bis heute 7 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit März 2017

    Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    MWG AG

    Luxury Brand Retail in Switzerland and Korea. 9 point of Sales in prime locations, among them the Hamilton Boutique (Interlaken) and the De Grisogono Boutique (Seoul) "Hotel am Park" next to Europapark, Rust Germany Real Estate Development in Switzerland, Germany and Spain More info: www.mwgag.com

  • 2 Jahre und 11 Monate, März 2014 - Jan. 2017

    Brand Manager Swiss Market & International Area Sales Manager - Hamilton Watches

    Swatch Group

    BM Swiss Market - Lead Swiss Market Team - Full P&L(turnover, profit) and budget responsibility / strong growth targets - Develop & execute sales strategy in diff. channels - Responsible for marketing strategy & its excution International Area Sales Manager - Continue to lead divisions in Spain, Germany (ad interim BM in 2011), UK, & Austria - Full P&L responsibility, work out budget with BM - Develop & execute sales stratêgy in diff. channels - Responsible for marketing strategy & its excution

  • 2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Apr. 2011 - Jan. 2014

    International Area Sales Manager - Hamilton Watches

    Swatch Group

    - Responsible for Latin America, Germany, Spain, Portugal & Greece - Manage subsidiaries and the network of distributors, optimize growth in all markets - Definition and implementation of the sales strategy (Channel management, Pricing, etc.) - In charge of P&L: Reach the sales and qualitative objectives - Development of business strategy and marketing plans as per market requirements - Manage worldwide Key Account reports - In charge of development of Hamilton's worldwide Retail Presence

  • 2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Juli 2007 - Dez. 2009

    Marketing and PR Manager & Project Leader "Construction James Turrell Museum"

    Hess Family Estates / Bodega & Estancia Colomé (winery and hotel)

    In charge of Marketing Strategy, annual action plan (atl&btl) and budget. Managed key accounts. Key Achievements: - Set up Marketing area. Hired and lead a team of 3. - Optimized brand portfolio. Developed new ID of "Amalaya". Launched new products. We positioned "Bodega Colomé", "Amalaya" and "Estancia Colomé" among the best known high-tier brands from ARG. - Lead multimillion USD project: construction of unique contemporary art museum (1680m2). Managed worldwide PR campaign - presence in 40 countrie

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Jan. 2006 - Juni 2007

    Consultant

    Ernst & Young

    Key Achievements and Learnings: - Gained deep insight in companies of the Luxury and Consumer Goods Industries during the optimization and alignment of the tax strategy taking into consideration international tax treaties a - Gained knowledge of international business and tax law and corp. finance - Worked out a marketing plan and activities to position the company locally as a highly attractive employer for young professionals. Raised quantity (200%) and quality of applications significantly

  • 1997 - 2005

    Co-Owner

    Comet Production

    Functioned as a service provider and "think tank" for companies like H&M, Virgin Coke, Henniez, Peugeot among others and organized long lasting event-series. Management of bands and DJs. Key Achievements: - Developed together with marketing areas of clients successfully implemented marketing plans or specific activities (Product launches and campaigns). - Acquisition of new clients and management of key accounts. - Improving constantly my negotiation techniques I optimized many contracts with providers.

Ausbildung von Felix Schweizer

  • 4 Monate, Dez. 2010 - März 2011

    Marketing und Finance

    London Business School

    http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings

  • 11 Monate, Feb. 2010 - Dez. 2010

    Business Administration

    IAE Business School

    Ranked 8th by Wall Street Journal for 1-year MBA programms worldwide. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574344594232539808.html#articleTabs%3Dinteractive

  • 2000 - 2005

    Business Administration and Art History

    Universität Bern

    Business Administration: Marketing and Controlling. Art History: Contemporary Art History

Sprachen

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Spanisch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Fließend

  • Portugiesisch

    Grundlagen

Interessen

Working out
Reading
Traveling
Modern Art
Business Contacts

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