- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 100,000 – GBP 120,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Senior retail and wholesale professionals with experience leading commercial teams, ideally in the watches or jewellery sector, are suited to this role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role overview
A luxury watch brand is looking for a senior retail and wholesale leader to take charge of its UK and Ireland store network. Based at the London headquarters, the position focuses on safeguarding the brand’s premium image, expanding market reach, and delivering steady commercial growth across both retail and wholesale operations.
Key accountabilities
You will be responsible for the overall direction and daily running of the brand in the UK market, covering retail, wholesale, marketing, PR, and customer care. The role reports to the Brand Vice President and Country Manager and includes ownership of budgeting and P&L performance, building annual business plans, and ensuring delivery in line with global brand strategy.
Core duties include leading sales and marketing activity, shaping distribution plans, managing important retail partnerships, overseeing purchasing and stock control, and guiding a team toward strong performance. You will also be expected to roll out international processes, work closely with Finance, HR, Legal, Logistics, and IT, and maintain regular communication with headquarters through clear reporting and performance updates.
Another important part of the job is identifying ways to improve business results, customer experience, and brand visibility while ensuring the business remains aligned with its luxury positioning.
Candidate profile
The ideal applicant will have solid sales leadership experience across both retail and wholesale, preferably in watches or jewellery. A history of building, coaching, and motivating teams is important, along with a strong commercial mindset and entrepreneurial approach. You should understand market trends well, be confident in negotiation, and have the ability to grow revenue in a competitive environment.
Strong experience in sales and marketing is required, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills. The ability to influence stakeholders at different levels is also essential.
Compensation and benefits
The package includes a base salary of up to £100,000 plus a bonus of up to £20,000. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered for this senior-level position.