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Assistant Boutique Manager at Richemont

Assistant Boutique Manager

Richemont · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Assistant Boutique Manager

Richemont · NY, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

Watchfinder & Co. is seeking a motivated individual to support the Boutique Manager in driving sales, ensuring an elevated client experience, and leading the boutique team. This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance within a growing international luxury platform.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Boutique Manager in driving boutique sales and achieving commercial objectives.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales, conversion, average transaction value, traffic, appointments, and individual performance.
  • Identify performance opportunities and propose clear actions to improve results.
  • Lead by example on the sales floor, actively engaging clients and supporting the team in converting opportunities.
  • Support the team on complex negotiations, high-value transactions, and key client relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with Purchasing, Merchandising, and other internal teams to maximize commercial opportunities.
  • Ensure every client receives a consistent, elevated, and personalized Watchfinder experience.
  • Act as an ambassador for Watchfinder and the wider Richemont Group.
  • Ensure the boutique is always correctly prepared and maintained to welcome clients.
  • Coordinate appointments, walk-ins, and omni-channel activities to deliver a seamless client journey.
  • Develop strong client relationships and encourage disciplined CRM usage and client follow-up.
  • Handle client escalations confidently and professionally, finding solutions that protect both the client relationship and the business.
  • Support the Boutique Manager in leading, motivating, and developing the boutique team.
  • Help set and follow up on individual objectives and development plans.
  • Conduct regular coaching, feedback, and one-to-one conversations to improve performance.
  • Lead daily briefs, share business priorities, and ensure the team understands objectives and performance.
  • Identify training and development opportunities across sales techniques, product expertise, hospitality, and clienteling.
  • Participate in recruitment and support the onboarding, induction, and probation of new team members.
  • Create a positive, accountable, and performance-driven team environment.
  • Act as the leader of the boutique in the Boutique Manager’s absence.
  • Ensure smooth and disciplined execution of all day-to-day boutique operations.
  • Supervise back-office activities including stock management, POS displays, cash procedures, documentation, and administrative requirements.
  • Support the Boutique Manager in building and managing team schedules according to business needs.
  • Ensure all retail procedures are consistently followed, including selling, customer service, stock management, security, and loss prevention.
  • Act as a key user for relevant sales, CRM, customer service, and back-office systems.
  • Ensure KPIs and reporting are accurate, timely, and used effectively to support business decisions.
  • Maintain strong stock accuracy and ensure high-value inventory is handled according to security procedures.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to continuously improve processes and boutique efficiency.
  • Develop an excellent understanding of Watchfinder, its proposition, and its role within the pre-owned luxury watch market.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of luxury watchmaking, key Maisons, collections, references, and market dynamics.
  • Act as a source of expertise for both clients and colleagues and continuously develop knowledge of the competitive landscape.
  • Ensure Watchfinder’s visual identity and merchandising standards are consistently executed.
  • Ensure the boutique environment, product presentation, and overall client-facing standards reflect the positioning of Watchfinder and Richemont.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in luxury retail, ideally within watches, jewelry, or another high-value client environment.
  • Previous experience supervising, coaching, or developing a retail sales team.
  • A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering against sales targets and KPIs.
  • A client-first mentality combined with the ability to drive conversion and commercial performance.
  • Strong leadership skills and the confidence to take ownership of the boutique when required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and operational discipline.
  • Confidence working with KPIs, reporting, and performance analysis.
  • The ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented, and hands-on approach.
  • Strong interest in luxury watches and watchmaking; existing watch expertise is highly valued.
  • The ability to work collaboratively across functions and with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Skills

  • Sales
  • Clienteling
  • CRM
  • Negotiation
  • Stock Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Operational Discipline
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Product Expertise

Location

  • UK

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Management
  • Supervisory

Salary/Compensations

  • $90,000-$95,000

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness reimbursement benefit
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off

About the Company

  • Watchfinder & Co. is the premier resource to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches, with thousands of watches available from over 50 brands.
  • The company has boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer-certified service center.
  • Watchfinder is evolving into an international luxury platform with the US playing an important role in its growth.
  • Richemont offers opportunities for internal development and mobility, encouraging employees to make their voice heard and impact business performance.