Deputy Manager (13439)

Goldsmiths; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Goldsmiths in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing retail team, delivering an exceptional client experience in our luxury showroom.

You will develop staff, recruit talent, and build lasting client relationships, while working closely with the Showroom Manager to grow the business and share your passion for our watches and jewellery.

Qualifications

• Experience in motivating high performing retail teams.
• Proven track record in retail management.
• Strong clienteling, networking and events experience.
• People and sales focused with excellent client experience.
• Inspiring role model with product passion.
• Recruitment, performance management and training.
• Communicating business initiatives and following up on actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead showroom team to deliver exceptional client experience.
• Assist Showroom Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Develop staff via mentoring and training.
• Drive business development and client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail management

Clienteling

Events management

Recruitment

Training

Job description

Job Description

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

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?

Our Deputy Managers play a key role in assisting the Showroom Manager in leading, motivating and developing a team to deliver excellent client experience; ensuring that everyone has an exceptional experience in our Goldsmiths Showrooms. An ambassador for the brand you, will be commercially aware, driven and with a strong background in retail management. An impressive record of business development and with excellent people skills you will help to drive the business forward and share your passion about our fantastic products.

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, Europe, 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, US and Europe, 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
• 24/8 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