Assistant Store Manager - Luxury Retail

The Company

Over the years, Longines has played a pioneering role in many timekeeping technological breakthroughs, with a particularly strong presence in the field of sports, while constantly exhibiting its characteristic elegance across the globe. Longines developed its first chronograph in 1878. It was quickly adopted by horse enthusiasts. In 1912, Longines helped shape the history of the sporting world by introducing the first timing mechanism automatically triggered by an electric wire. Today, the brand remains at the cutting edge of innovation and seeks to ensure that all its watches offer a unique combination of Tradition, Elegance, and Performance.

Job Description

As an Assistant Store Manager with Longines, the position will responsible for assisting in directing the efforts of, and is responsible for, the results of the store and sales associates. This includes but is not limited to: accomplishing and exceeding store wide sales targets, providing support to Store Manager, assist in training; coaching of retail staff, retaining and building client relationships, as well as actively seek new client relationships. This person must be energetic and enthusiastic, be willing to engage customers with a sales-minded attitude, and display pride in our stores through strong work ethics, organizational skills and cleanliness. You will the brand, inside and outside the boutique.

Profile

•  Performs daily activities of operating boutique as per company standards inclusive of maximizing inventory, cash control and loss prevention techniques
•  Assist with the implementation of the strategies and plans to achieve sales results, superior customer service, events, partnering, and traffic generating actions
•  Deliver sells results as per company goals
•  Delegate and assign tasks to the sales team
•  Assist in the development sales incentives and rewards within the store
•  Ensures a consistent, quality store experience for customers
•  Brings positive recognition to the brand through effective communication, enthusiastic attitude, professionalism and in-depth brand knowledge
•  Prioritize, plan, delegate, administrate and adapt to business needs
•  Maximize inventory, cash control and loss prevention techniques
•  Train and lead employees to successful selling and customer service
•  Partner with the Store Manager to ensure that proper channels of communication exist between the store and Corporate Office
•  Help solve problems that affect the store's service, efficiency, and productivity
•  Partnering with Store Manager on the responsibilities of the achievement of annual sales goals
•  Collaborate with the Store Manager on the coordination of the in-store activities, which include seasonal events, trunk shows, contests, and all involved tasks
•  Adhere to and oversee compliance of established Company policies and standards, such as safekeeping of Company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures, and overall maintenance of the store
•  All other duties assigned by Management
  
  
  

Professional Requirements

•  Must have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business or equivalent preferred
•  Must have 3-5 years’ retail store experience; leadership experience with sales and merchandise a plus
•  Good problem solving skills
•  Ability to provide outstanding customer service in line with Brand expectations
•  Excellent selling and customer service skills
•  Work independently and on weekends and outside of regular office hours
•  Fluency in English and other languages as required by location
•  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
•  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint) Physical Requirements: This is primarily an active position, which requires the Assistant Store Manager to have the ability to stand approximately 5 – 8 hours per day usually 3 – 5 days per week. During peak sale periods (e.g. Holiday, Back-to-School), will work for long periods throughout a 1 – 12 hour day. May be required to climb ladder or ascend/descend stairs in order to stock and/or acquire merchandise for sale. Required to lift items weighing 5 – 25 lbs regularly. In certain circumstances, weights may be higher. Required to work an average of 48 hours per week. operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary. Compensation: Salary starts at $58K plus commission
  
  
  

Benefit Program

The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability.

•  Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
•  Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
•  Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
•  18 days of PTO per year
•  Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
•  Holiday pay
•  Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
•  Employee product discount For more information please see https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/ #SGUSC Job Location: Greenwich Street 185, 10007 New York NY, United States (New York)
  
  
  

Company Address: The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc. 800 Waterford Way Suite 1000 Miami, FL 33126 USA