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Miguel Dias
 

Welcome to my resume website, where I comprehensively present my professional experience, skills, education, projects, and recommendations.

Augusto Miguel Pereira Dias

Unterdorfstrasse 29

8105 watts

August 22, 1977

Married I 1 child

info@migueldias.ch

+41 (0) 79 511 18 26

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CV

My career

Professional experience

Professional career

With over 25 years of experience in the premium and luxury industry, I have gained in-depth expertise in store management, head of sales, marketing, and business development. My professional journey reflects both my passion and expertise.

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10.2024 – 06.2025  

Head of Sales

The Kusnacht Practice – Zurich

  • Strategic leadership and operational management

  • Staff recruitment and coaching

  • Performance monitoring and employee training (KPI)

  • Responsibility for goal setting and achievement

  • Organization of events and activations (CRM)

  • Sales forecasting and budget management

  • Contribution to innovation projects

  • Supervisor for excellence initiatives

  • P&L responsibility

 

09.2019 – 10.2024  

Store Manager

Loro Piana | LVMH – Flagship Store | Zurich

  • Team leadership and operational store management

  • Strategic planning to increase revenue and client retention

  • Recruitment, training, and ongoing coaching of staff

  • Goal setting, action plans, and performance monitoring

  • Organization of client events and VIP formats

  • Merchandise management including inventory control and reordering

  • KPI analysis to derive operational improvements

  • CRM management for targeted client engagement

  • Service excellence for an international, discerning clientele

  • Collaboration with retail, VM, and marketing departments

  • Revenue growth of over 110% within four years through effective measures

 

08.2017 – 08.2019  

Store Manager

Brunello Cucinelli – Zurich

  • Team leadership and ensuring smooth administrative operations

  • Strategic and operational store management

  • Recruitment, training, and ongoing coaching of employees

  • Responsibility for goal setting and development of action plans

  • Organization and execution of meetings and client events

  • Inventory management and optimization

  • Analysis of business KPIs to enhance performance

  • Maintenance and further development of CRM database

 

10.2011 – 06.2017  

Floor Manager

Hermès Paris – Flagship Store | Zurich

  • Manager of Leather, PAP, Bijouterie, Watch, and Home departments

  • Customer reception and consultation with national and international clientele

  • Strategic and operational management

  • Training and coaching of employees

  • Responsibility for action plans and goal agreements

  • Organization of meetings and events

  • Deputy store manager

 

08.2010 – 08.2011  

International Experience Abroad

 

09.2008 – 08.2010  

Founder

Royal Bar & Lounge – Zurich

  • Company management as business owner

  • Marketing and event organization

 

09.1998 – 04.2007  

Department Manager

PKZ Burger-Kehl & Co. AG | Multibrand Companies

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Training

My education includes a federal diploma in retail and certified training courses in digital marketing and project management. These qualifications form the foundation of my professional skills.

 

 

2025

  • Distance learning, Certified Life Coach

2022 - 2023

Loro Piana

  • Mentoring Store Manager Barcelona Store I Internal Promotion Program

 

01.2015 - 02.2017

  • Management Internal Support Program L'Université d'Hermès - Paris

  • SIU , Swiss Institute for Corporate Training RETAIL SPECIALIST Diploma

 

08.1995 - 08.1998

  • Apprenticeship as a Fashion-Retail I Federal Certificate PKZ & Co. AG - Zurich

 

08.1993 - 07.1995

  • Secondary School - Zurich

 

08.1992 - 07.1993

  • German Integration Class - Argau/Zurich

 

1983 - 1992

  • Primary, Secondary School - Portugal

Projects

Implemented projects:

  • ROYAL Bar I Lounge I Boutique

  • Day's of Grace Fashion & Accessories Brand

  • AMBASSADORS theAGENCY I Consulting

  • AMBASSADORS theBRAND I Fashion Brand

I have successfully worked on a variety of projects, from founding start-ups in fashion, gastronomy and management consulting to market launch and management.

Each project was an opportunity to expand my business and management know-how and gain valuable knowledge.

Customer voice

My clients appreciate my professional approach, my reliability and my distinct flair for general lifestyle advice.

Your positive recommendations motivate me to always do my best.

Successes

Award:

EMEA Store Manager Award for Sales Growth and Business Development, Flagship Store Zurich

Through my perseverance and commitment, I have been able to achieve significant success, whether it be increasing sales or successfully managing challenging projects.

My achievements reflect my professionalism and passion.

Future

outlook

My professional journey has been characterized by continuous learning and striving for excellence.

I look forward to taking on future challenges, implementing innovative projects and reaching new professional heights.

skills

Professional skills

My skills cover a wide range, including sales excellence, project management, marketing strategies, team leadership and coaching, mentoring, and customer relationship management. My abilities enable me to master complex challenges and achieve sustainable results.

​Additional skills:

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Portuguese I German - Native speaker Bilingual

French - C1 (excellent oral communication)

English - C1 (fluent)

Italian - C1 (fluent)

Spanish - B1 (solid basic knowledge, everyday and professional communication possible)

 

 

MS Office

Power BI

SAP

HubSpot (Real Estate Management)

GDPR (Health Care)

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