OMEGA Boutique Manager | Chatswood Chase

Swatch Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Boutique Manager in Sydney to ensure seamless boutique operation, lead by example, and consistently achieve sales targets. You will oversee staffing, training, inventory control and cost management while upholding exceptional client service.

In this senior role, you will develop VIP relationships, open/close the boutique, and drive local client growth with the highest standards of professionalism and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years retail experience in the luxury sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration an advantage.
• Excellent customer service and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Luxury watch industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan rosters for all areas of the boutique.
• Review operational reports to uphold company policies and procedures.
• Ensure setup and teardown are smooth and meet company requirements.
• Daily management reports with balanced figures.
• Monitor stock processing and boutique transfers; manage inventory.
• Lead the performance of sales employees.
• Oversee back stock, visual merchandising material, packaging and warranties.
• Ensure sales targets are achieved and service standards are high.
• Develop and maintain a client database and VIP relationships.
• Open and close the boutique independently.
• Build local clientele VIP relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Sales leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Grooming & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Since 1848, innovative watchmaking has been the cornerstone of OMEGA’s heritage but it is also inspired by sports timekeeping, the conquest of space and of course its enviable role in support of the world’s favourite spy. Thanks to OMEGA’s pioneering spirit and iconic designs, the brand has established a reputation for quality and luxury that is renowned worldwide.

The Role

The primary objective of this position is to ensure the seamless operation of the boutique, consistently achieving sales targets and leading by example at all times. This role encompasses full accountability for staffing, sales performance, training, inventory control, and cost management, while also providing oversight of customer service. As a key representative of the brand within the market, the Boutique Manager is expected to embody the highest standards of professionalism, client service, and sales excellence.

Responsibilities

• Planning of rosters for all areas of the boutique
• Continually review operational reports and records to ensure company policies and procedures are being upheld
• Ensuring the set up and set down processes are smooth running and to company requirements
• Daily reports are sent to relevant management making sure all figures balance.
• Monitor stock processing (incoming / outgoing), boutique transfers, damaged returns and Customer Service inventory maintaining correct levels at all times
• Be responsible for solving problems that impact boutique’s service, efficiency and productivity
• Track the performance statistics of sales employees
• Oversee the organisation, refill and storage of back up stock, visual merchandising material, product packaging, instruction booklets and warranties
• Be responsible for ensuring sales targets are achieved
• Ensure highest level of service standards across all boutique employees at all times and ensure all employees use the OMEGA sales ceremony
• Lead the development and maintenance of a client database through demonstrated sales performance
• Open and close the boutique independently
• Personally manage client elevations
• Oversee boutique and individual client VIP relationships
• Ensure adequate focus on building local clientele VIP relationships

Leadership & People Management

• Actively monitor the performance of all boutique employees
• Assess and recommend to Retail Manager the training needs for sales employees
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance review meeting with all boutique employees
• Approve boutique employee leave requests, ensuring service standards are not compromised and annual leave accruals do not become excessive

Learning & Development

• Implement agreed training programs for all boutique employees
• Execute E-Learning requirements and ensure completion of all modules
• Develop own comprehensive OMEGA brand and product knowledge base

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years retail experience in the luxury sector preferred
• Tertiary qualifications in Business administration an advantage
• Highly developed and proven customer service and client relationship skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm
• Impeccable grooming and presentation
• Full and flexible availability
• Luxury watch industry knowledge and experience an advantage