Job Description

Overview

Founded 20 years ago, Watchfinder & Co. is now the most trusted and largest preowned watch destination in the UK, operating through its high-performance e-commerce channel and through a network of efficiently run retail stores and showrooms.

In July 2018, Watchfinder was acquired by Compagnie Financi\xc3\xa8re Richemont, which owns some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading luxury goods Maison\xe2\x80\x99s, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories.

How will you make an impact?

As our Boutique Manager you will demonstrate exceptional people management skills, motivating and inspiring your team to drive successful results. You are passionate about coaching and developing people to enhance their potential and support them achieve their career goals.

You will be at the heart of all day-to-day operations within the boutique, daily reporting, KPI setting, merchandising, and strategically using data to drive your decision making.

How will you experience success with us?

• Experienced People and commercial Manager Ideally within a luxury background or similar industry including automotive, real estate or other high-end sales-based environments.
• Existing Watch knowledge is a must for this opportunity, either in a work or hobby capacity.
• People Management Experience. Proven track record of inspiring, managing, and developing employees and relationships at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of improving and driving sales, KPIs and driving targets.
• Set clear individual sales objectives and KPIs for your team, and support with ongoing coaching and training to empower them to deliver.
• Coach and develop your team through feedback and regular performance reviews to help them develop their career.
• Methodical mindset and structured approach with exceptional time management skills
• Prior experience working within a fast-paced environment and the ability to multi-task.
• Keen collaborator, both with the value retail and Watchfinder HQ Team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding and practice of HR processes and procedures.
• A strong interest in continuing and/or developing a long-term career within an industry where the customer experience is a priority.

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, the teams will support and offer you guidance and tips to support you on your journey.

Watchfinder is also a great organisation to gain valuable skills, empowered to make and drive key decisions and Ideas. And be recognised for your achievements at a corporate level. You can really stretch and learn and grow as you work!

As a significant member of the Watchfinder community, you are also part of a much bigger family at Richemont.

We strongly believe in internal development, mobility and offering various opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional development.

Our Benefits & Incentives

As well as a competitive salary and commission structure we also offer a great benefits package:

• Private healthcare and dental
• Competitive pension scheme
• Holiday scheme \xe2\x80\x93 Increasing annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistant programme
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Extensive group discounts

Your journey with us\xe2\x80\xa6

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It\xe2\x80\x99s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder\xe2\x80\x99s exciting trajectory.

Recognizing we are all different, if you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via

The process for this opportunity would be:

1st stage \xe2\x80\x93 A \xe2\x80\x98Let\xe2\x80\x99s Chat\xe2\x80\x99 conversation Initially, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation to our Talent Team.

2nd stage \xe2\x80\x93 Meet & Greet with our Country Manager to learn more about your technical experience and expertise.

3rd stage \xe2\x80\x93 Final Interview with a case study to prepare ahead and present back to the Country Manager & HR Business Partner.

Responsibilities

The Bicester Collection