Assistant Store Manager

Swarovski Crystal Business; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury jewelry brand in Brierley Hill is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and lead a diverse team. The ideal candidate has 12 years of experience within a multicultural retail environment and a keen interest in luxury fashion. This role involves supporting team recruitment and onboarding while striving for excellence in customer interactions. Competitive salary and a generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in a multicultural retail environment.
• Experience in luxury fashion/cosmetics/lifestyle brands.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Digital proficiency and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and lead a team to provide excellent customer service.
• Support recruitment and facilitate the onboarding of new starters.
• Build a loyal customer portfolio.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching skills

Digital proficiency

Customer service excellence

Relationship building

Job description

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our Assistant Store Managers are our ultimate advocates, providing our customers with extraordinary service and an awe-inspiring brand experience. We are searching for a motivated Assistant Store Manager to place crystal into the hearts and hands of our customers, to lead and grow a team with passion and enthusiasm, and make dreams come true. Join us if you are looking for a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries and shares your real passion for fashion and jewellery. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

You are an advocate of our brand. In this role and together with the team, you will:

• Strive for excellence and go the extra mile in every customer interaction.
• Build a loyal portfolio of existing and new customers.
• Act as a role model, leading by example with passion and enthusiasm.
• Support recruitment, coach and motivate the team to drive the business.
• Support the implementation of the monthly service and sales plan, goals, and targets.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new starters in store.

Facilitate the onboarding of new starters in store.

Assistant Manager needed for a new store opening. Responsibilities include driving sales, team leadership, and ensuring excellent customer service.

About you

You are an experienced Assistant Store Manager and you have:

• 12 years experience working in a multicultural retail environment.
• Experience/keen interest in luxury fashion/cosmetics/lifestyle brands.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Digital proficiency, learning agility, and a growth mindset.
• A winning personality to easily establish trustful relationships.

Masters of Light Since 1895Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovskis heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic.

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Industry leading, generous staff discount starting on your first day
• Enhanced holiday entitlement of 6.6 weeks, pro rata for part time employees
• Exclusive access to our Employee Assistance Programme provider, The Retail Trust; offering resources to support wellbeing including 24/7 access to a Virtual GP service.
• Access to our online benefits platform offering a wide range of retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts