The Watches of Switzerland Group.
Location
Switzerland | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description
Are you an entrepreneurial Retail Manager from a luxury environment looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have experience of motivating and developing high performing sales teams?
Do you see yourself growing and developing your career in luxury retail?
Are you good at finding solutions that meet the specific needs of clients?
Can you see yourself representing our brands with confidence and knowledge?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail management professional to join us as a General Manager for our Watches of Switzerland Showroom and Mono-brand boutiques in Battersea. Based in the incredible Battersea Power Station development, we are excited to have joined the diverse and bustling community that attracts a highly successful consumer base. This the opportunity to lead a beautiful multi-brand showroom with prestigious brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Hublot, Bvlgari and Zenith alongside four individual boutiques – Breitling, TUDOR, OMEGA, and TAG Heuer.
Our General Managers are inspirational role models who play a key role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional operational and commercial standards throughout our showrooms. It is imperative that you will be able to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, Battersea Power Station, and the brands. An ambassador for Watches of Switzerland and the individual Brands you will be change orientated and strategic with an entrepreneurial approach and a strong background in luxury retail management. An impressive record of business development, event management, networking, and excellent people skills you will contribute to the formulation and execution of the Watches of Switzerland brand strategy to help to drive the business forward.
About you
About us
Did you know we're 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.
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
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.
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