Deputy Manager

The Watches of Switzerland Group; Thurrock; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Watches of Switzerland Group’s Goldsmiths brand is seeking a skilled retail leader in Thurrock to guide a high performing team and deliver exceptional client experiences in luxury watches and jewellery.

You will develop teams, drive clienteling initiatives, and coordinate events and partnerships with prestige brands. A passion for luxury products and strong commercial awareness are essential for success.

Formación

• Experience leading a high performing retail team.
• Proven track record in luxury retail management.
• Strong clienteling, networking and events management knowledge.
• Delivers exceptional client experiences and motivates teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a high performing retail team.
• Drive sales and client engagement through personalised service.
• Collaborate with brand partners to enhance client experiences.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Retail management

Clienteling & events

Client-focused service

Product passion

Competitor analysis

Recruitment & training

Communication of initiatives

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Do you have experience of motivating and developing a high performing retail team?

Do you see yourself growing and developing your career in luxury retail?

Can you build close relationships with clients that last beyond a single sale?

Are you good at finding solutions that meet the specific needs of clients?

About You

• A natural flair for guiding, mentoring and developing a high performing team
• A proven track record in retail management
• Commercially aware with a excellent understanding of Clienteling, networking and events management
• People, sales and client focused delivering an exceptional client experience to all
• An inspirational role model with a passion for our products
• Competitor analysis
• Recruitment, performance management and training
• Communicating business initiatives and following up on any actions

About us

With over 230 years of tradition and experience, Goldsmiths has become one of the UK's leading watch and jewellery retailers, with over 55 showrooms nationwide. We were the jewellers who made the Rugby League Trophy, and we were the UK's first appointed stockist of Rolex watches in 1919. At Goldsmiths, our clients will discover a wide choice of diamond jewellery including beautiful wedding and engagement rings to suit all bridal styles. We also operate the largest distribution network for Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer and many other reputable watch brands.

Goldsmiths is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK and US, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.

Discover more about New Roles, Life at Watches of Switzerland Group, Our People & more here: Watches of Switzerland Group PLC: LinkedIn