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IN SHORT As the Lead - Sales Planner, you will drive the strategic alignment of sales planning functions for your assigned channel, steering our sales team thr...
As the Lead - Sales Planner, you will drive the strategic alignment of sales planning functions for your assigned channel,
steering our sales team through high-impact, data-driven business analysis. Reporting to the Head of Sales Planning on the Sales
team, you will own the execution of critical planning activities including seasonal forecasting and comprehensive performance
reporting to ensure premium brand elevation. You will partner across Merchandising and Demand Planning to translate quantitative
insights into actionable growth strategies, ensuring we reach every fan who wants On.
providing the quantitative evidence needed to validate channel strategies
logic and historical performance
in a dynamic retail environment
and seasonal objectives
support long-term profitability and scaling goals
United States market
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refreshes
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connection and understanding
Ever imagine working in a team where a passion for people and a commitment to movement comes first? You’ll be joining an
entrepreneurial and collaborative team, passionate about crafting a premium sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering
new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come
along for the journey.
In short: On is taking the global sportswear market by storm with cutting-edge tech and innovative products. As our brand continues to expand, we are seeking a Sr. Specialist - Key Accounts to join our team. This role is the bridge between On’s internal commercial teams and our B2B partners ultimately amplifying On’s footprint across the United States. On's success is earned through a unique service concept: we deliver happiness to our customers with a premium product and top-of-line personalized support. Every day at On is an opportunity to learn and grow whilst helping to build the world’s next great Sportswear brand. Your Mission: - Build and own positive account relationships for a specific product category at Key Account partner(s) through strong communication, sharp data-driven discussions and timely actions that support our budget objectives and LRP - In collaboration with other account owners, build a data-driven pre-season forecast that aligns to both account needs and On’s market objectives - Build strong sell-in presentations, including meeting setup, sample needs, visual assortment creation, and individual account updates – delivering the season strategy in a compelling and comprehensive way - Manage the orderbook for both in-season and sell-out business by partnering with sales planners to drive incremental business, as well as leveraging returns or order changes to reallocate open-to-buy dollars to drive toward our budget and target goals - Partner with Account Services to own the orderbook, accuracy of order entry, loading pre-season tools like Nu-Order, Joor, and account item setup needs, and any operational requirements of EDI & Drop Ship for Key Accounts - Embody positive cross-functional relationships partner to support exceptional marketing both in-store and online Your Story: - 3+ years of years in outside sales, account management, merchandising, retail marketing, product planning, or related experience - 2-3 years of brand experience - You embody a service-minded attitude and have a history of sales success and a unique ability to navigate difficult client conversations and negotiate wins, building long-lasting relationships - You have strong Excel and data analysis skills and ideally experience with sales planning, forecasting, and retail math - You relish the challenge of crafting and executing strategies to develop business with the existing customer base as well as create new opportunities for growth - You have a strong understanding of fashion, footwear, or sportswear trends and enjoy marketing brands you believe in and sharing that with clients in an inspiring way ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: - Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. - Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. - Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. - Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. - Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. - Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. - Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Your Team: Ever imagine working in a team, where a passion for people and a commitment to movement comes first? You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and collaborative team, passionate about crafting a premium sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come along for the journey.
Reporting to the Head of Digital & Consumer China, the Senior Lead - Sales Planning is responsible for driving commercial planning, sales forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial performance across Digital channels. This role acts as a key bridge between Digital, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, and Finance teams, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Through forecasting, inventory management, and business analytics, the role enables sustainable growth, improves sell-through, maximizes profitability, and supports strategic decision-making across the region. As a Senior Lead - Sales Planning, you are the strategic architect of commercial growth and inventory optimization across your assigned Business and channels. By bridging the gap between sales objectives and supply capabilities, you translate high-level financial ambitions into actionable, Business-specific plans. Your expertise in forecasting, market analytics, and cross-functional trading ensures we maximize commercial opportunities, drive regional profitability, and protect the brand's premium market position, directly enabling On's long-term growth and strategic vision. Strategic Business Planning & Forecasting Drive robust in-season and future-season forecasts in partnership with the Head of Digital Commercial to maximize revenue opportunities and minimize product liability. Define and manage seasonal Sell-through targets, Open-to-Buy (OTB) projections, and quarterly financial forecasts for the regional sales organization. Key cross-functional bridge between Digital Channels, Demand Planning, and Merch team, especially during in-season performance tracking, to optimize sell-through across channels. Driver of quarterly forecasting process and annual budgeting process with inputs across key stakeholders. Ability to have a critical assessment, while managing timelines, and preparation of communication materials. Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) contributions by establishing and validating Gross to Net (G2N) assumptions, including return and cancellation rates. Commercial Strategy & Business Alignment Build channel-specific sales plans that seamlessly integrate Digital objectives with On’s overarching financial and strategic targets. Connect directly with channel and cross function partners for strategic planning discussions, including pre-season and in-season planning-focused calls. Analyze year-over-year (YOY) Business performance and market insights to identify growth areas, optimize assortment plans, and drive commercial outcomes. Align seasonal assortment plans and sell-in preparation with global commercial guidelines and regional product availability. Cross-Functional Inventory & Lifecycle Management Partner closely with Demand Planning and Merchandise Planning teams to finalize forecasting, production needs, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies at the vertical, channel, and Business level. Lead cross-channel trading, omni interfacing, and replenishment initiatives to optimize product demand through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) drumbeat. Drive proactive product lifecycle and inventory management, work alongside demand planning and merch teams on bringing early alert signals and actional tactics to reduce over-stock risks at end of season. Business Intelligence & Executive Reporting Build, optimize, and maintain advanced sales reporting, in-season business trackers, and executive dashboards to monitor Business health and seasonal progress. Routinely present strategic recommendations and key business analyses to regional leadership and executive management regarding inventory health, sell-through, and end-of-life planning. Design and distribute weekly and monthly performance reports to foster data-driven decision-making across the commercial organization. Facilitate regular monthly business reviews and commercial discussions to maintain transparency and alignment with key stakeholders. - Deep professional experience in product planning, sales planning, merchandise planning, demand planning, buying, or other applicable commercial planning fields. - Strong background on financial reporting, analytics, and overall P&L management mindset. - Proven experience planning for a global retailer in sportswear, footwear, fashion, or similarly dynamic, style- and size-intensive categories with frequent product refreshes. - High proficiency with forecasting and planning tools, including advanced MS Excel capabilities (e.g., macros, power queries), with experience creating or updating planning models. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional organizations, build relationships with external key partners, and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences. - Advanced analytical capability, with a proven track record of reviewing complex trends and datasets to forecast and communicate a holistic story across product categories. - Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, with flexibility based on seasonal business and planning cycle needs. The Sales Planning role sits within the Digital & Consumer function and is responsible for driving commercial planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and business performance management across China Digital channels. This role partners closely with Digital Commercial, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, Finance, and Global Planning teams to align demand, inventory, and financial targets. Through data-driven planning and cross-functional collaboration, this role enables sustainable growth, healthy inventory levels, and informed commercial decision-making. On 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. On 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.
We are looking for a Sales Strategy Lead to join the Sales Strategy team in Milan. As a Sales Strategy Lead, your mission will be to act as a trusted partner to Sales Leadership, helping shape and execute Doctolib's go-to-market strategy across markets. You will sit at the intersection of data, strategy, and commercial planning — owning critical processes such as target setting, budget definition, and incentive design. You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Finance and HR to ensure our sales organization is structured for performance, accountability, and growth. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Business performance & strategic analysis * Define and monitor key sales and account management performance metrics (pipeline health, win rates, quota attainment, forecasting accuracy) * Conduct ad-hoc analyses (customer segmentation, territory white space, sales productivity) to surface actionable insights and own their implementation * Create compelling executive-level reports for QBRs, leadership reviews, and strategic planning sessions. Target setting & sales planning * Own and drive the annual and quarterly target-setting process for the sales organization, ensuring targets are ambitious, fair, and grounded in market reality * Build and maintain robust models to allocate quotas across segments, regions, and individual contributors * Translate company-level revenue goals into granular sales targets, coordinating with Finance and Sales Leadership to align on assumptions and methodology * Monitor performance against targets throughout the year and recommend mid-cycle adjustments when needed. Budget definition & headcount planning * Partner with Finance to define and manage the sales budget, including headcount planning, capacity modeling, and cost-of-sales projections * Build business cases to support investment decisions (new hires, new markets, coverage model changes) * Track budget consumption and flag deviations proactively, proposing corrective actions where necessary. Bonus & incentive plan design * Design, model, and maintain sales compensation and bonus plans that drive the right behaviors and align individual incentives with company objectives * Run simulations to assess the financial and motivational impact of different incentive structures before they are rolled out * Ensure bonus calculations are executed accurately and on time each period, in close coordination with Finance and HR * Act as the primary point of contact for Sales Leadership on compensation-related questions and disputes. WHO YOU ARE Before you read on: if you don't have the exact profile described below, but you feel this job description matches your skill set, we still encourage you to apply. You could be our next team mate if you: * Have 3+ years of experience in a highly analytical role such as Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, FP&A, Management Consulting, or Business Intelligence * Have demonstrated experience with target setting, quota modeling, or compensation design in a commercial environment * Have strong financial acumen and are comfortable working with budgets, headcount models, and P&L logic * Have advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to build complex models from scratch * Have excellent communication skills in English and Italian and can present clearly to senior stakeholders * Have experience building AI-powered workflows or agents, and you are able to design and roll out AI-driven initiatives with a clear focus on measurable outcomes * Can manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver in a dynamic environment. Now it would be fantastic if you: * Have experience in a B2B SaaS or high-growth tech environment * Have exposure to incentive plan design or variable compensation frameworks * Are familiar with SQL or BI tools for data querying and reporting * Have an interest in healthcare or health tech. WHAT WE OFFER * Supplementary health insurance, with the option to include family members in your household * A flexible workplace policy offering both hybrid and office-based mode * Electronic meal vouchers (8.00€ per worked day), Foorban fridges, and office breakfast * Reimbursement of public transportation * Work from abroad for up to 10 days per year thanks to our flexibility days policy * Enrollment in Doctolib's long-term employee value sharing plan called DoctoGrowth * Parent Care Program: various initiatives supporting parenthood, including 100% paid parental leave * Free mental health and coaching services through our partner Moka.care * For caregivers and workers with disabilities, a package including an adaptation of the remote policy, extra days off for medical reasons, and psychological support * A partnership with Wellhub, as well as free access to the gym in our Milan office, with 3 classes offered per week (yoga, pilates, functional training) * Partnership for retirement funds with Ciao Elsa. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS * Screening call with the Talent Acquisition team * Interview with the hiring manager * Case study * Final interview * At least one reference check * Offer! JOB DETAILS * Permanent position * Full Time * Milan * Start date: September 2026 * Compensation: €50.000 - €70.000 (including 8% performance-based bonus) * Hybrid work setup (up to 2 remote days per week). At Doctolib, we are committed to improving access to healthcare for everyone. This translates into our recruitment process. We evaluate candidates based solely on qualifications and motivation, without any form of discrimination. The more diverse ideas are heard, the more our product will truly improve healthcare for all. You are welcome to apply to Doctolib, regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability. To ensure equal opportunities, we invite you to exclude personal information (e.g. pictures, age) from your applications. If you require any accommodation, please let us know for support during the hiring process. Join us in building the healthcare we all dream of! All information provided is processed by Doctolib for application management. For data processing details, click here. Please contact hr.dataprivacy(at)doctolib.com for inquiries or to exercise your rights.