Head of Sales/ Area Manager London

Swarovski

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Head of Sales/Area Manager London where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.About the jobReporting to the Head of Sales UK & Ireland, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading and coaching Store Managers in Central London, Visual Merchandising Specialist London and a District Manager to recruit, engage and develop their stores and provide customers with an attainable luxury shopping experience
  • Developing and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver the clusters market plan through high levels of collaboration with global & local stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with Key Account Managers to drive the wholesale strategy forward including identifying new business development opportunities.
  • Forecasting and controlling the retail payroll budget and optimizing store productivity levels
  • Providing feedback, recommendations and industry insight to the Head of Sales UKI/FLM team to shape trading actions and influence mid – long term planning.
  • Implementing tools to facilitate the effective management of controllable costs to maximize profitability
About youWe are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Multi-Site Management in a fast paced, wholesale, fashion/ attainable luxury retail environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills
  • Good people management and stakeholder management skills
  • Team orientation, and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Innovative and creative approach whenever possible and can-do attitude
What we offerYou can expect a range of benefits, including:
  • Competitive bonus scheme (non-contractual)
  • Company car
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • 60% staff discount to RRP £3,500 per annum
Masters of Light Since 1895Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

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