Sales Director

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Director for a prestigious watch brand in London. This role involves developing retail sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in watches or jewellery sales and be strategically minded. This position offers a competitive six-figure salary, bonus, and car package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior sales role within the watches or jewellery sector.
• Ability to manage key accounts in both independent and national retail environments.
• Strong strategic and commercial mindset for driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK retail sales strategy across independent and multiple retailers.
• Develop relationships with key retail partners for business expansion.
• Manages a small high-performing sales team.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Account management

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

• Number one sales role for branded watch company in London (home based role)
• Managing key accounts plus leading sales team to national and independent shops

About Our Client

About Our Client

My client is a well-established and highly respected watch brand, known for combining craftsmanship, style, and commercial success. Their products are sold across a broad network of independent and chain jewellery retailers throughout the UK. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a commercially driven Sales Director to lead their national retail strategy.

Job Description

• Lead the UK retail sales strategy across independent and multiple watch & jewellery retailers
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with key retail partners
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand market presence
• Line-manage and develop a small, high-performing sales/commercial team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product and operations teams on go-to-market plans and campaigns
• Deliver accurate sales forecasting, reporting and performance insights to the senior leadership team
• Represent the brand externally at industry events, exhibitions and with trade bodies

The Successful Applicant

• Strong track record in a senior sales role within watches and/or jewellery
• Experience managing accounts across both independent and national watch/jewellery retailers
• Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to drive sales and profitability
• Confident operating at senior leadership level and influencing business direction
• Monthly travel to the HQ based in London, weekly travel to accounts across the UK - ideally candidates will be Midlands-based to support national travel
• Proactive, hands-on and collaborative leadership style

What's on Offer

• Competitive six figure basic salary
• Bonus
• Car Package