Sales Director

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury watch company in London seeks a commercially driven Sales Director to lead their UK retail strategy. Responsibilities include developing key retail partnerships, managing a sales team, and driving sales growth across national accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in the watch or jewellery sector and strategic acumen. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and car package.

Benefits

Competitive six figure salary

Bonus

Car Package

Qualifications

• Proven success in senior sales roles within watches or jewellery.
• Experience with both independent and national retailers.
• Ability to drive sales and profitability effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK retail sales strategy across watch and jewellery retailers.
• Maintain relationships with key retail partners.
• Identify new business opportunities to expand market presence.
• Manage a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on campaigns.
• Deliver sales forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Strong sales leadership

Account management

Strategic and commercial acumen

Influencing skills

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

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

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

The Successful Applicant

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  Strong track record in a senior sales role within watches and/or jewellery
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  Experience managing accounts across both independent and national watch/jewellery retailers
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  Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to drive sales and profitability
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  Confident operating at senior leadership level and influencing business direction
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  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
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  Proactive, hands-on and collaborative leadership style

What's on Offer

Competitive six figure basic salary

Bonus

Car Package