Showroom Manager (1303)

Job Purpose

The Showroom Manager will be responsible for assisting in the management of general showroom functions, with a primary focus on providing excellent client service, cultivating a professional and pleasant environment for all staff members, setting standards for each colleague for which they are accountable, and working closely with others on the management team.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed goals through sales strategies, clienteling, sourcing new clients and maintaining and building productive long-term relationships with existing clients
• Evaluate performance of all team members and provide consistent coaching where service and selling are top priorities; create and modify action plans for the continuous development of staff
• Stay current with market competition, industry, watch trends and client shopping behaviors
• Demonstrate strong business acumen; strategically forecast, plan and budget to the needs of the business (i.e. payroll, staffing, etc.)
• Manage daily operational tasks according to SW standards including selling and service
• Assist with recruitment and retention efforts
• Serve as a leader within the building in support of the Showroom Director
• Support an environment of teamwork, trust and collaboration with peers, clients and supervisors
• Develop product knowledge skills and remain aware of current collections that are in-showroom and on-line; cascade and train information to the broader team
• Foster a showroom environment that delivers renowned and authentic service to create a Luxury client experience

Experience and Skills

• 2+ years of retail service experience required, preferably in a luxury retail environment
• Current knowledge of watch trends and competition in the marketplace
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience using retail systems (i.e. labor management, inventory systems, sales reporting, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team (both oral and written)

Working Conditions and Environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights, weekends and holidays

The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation

The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation achieved its charitable status in November 2021, with the purpose of continuing the Group’s commitment to philanthropic investment in a focused range of charitable causes. The Foundation, which will bring most of the Group’s charitable activities under one umbrella, has so far been funded by a $6 million donation from the Watches of Switzerland Group to support local communities with an emphasis on helping vulnerable people in poverty.