Job Description

Do you have previous experience establishing sales leads and nurturing client relationships?

Are you results focused?

Do you have a natural flair for product, trend, and innovation?

As the Business Sales Executive, you will create and nurture personal business-to-business sales through networking and referrals. Focusing on exceptional customer experience to encourage repeat business of watch, jewellery, and gift sales.

You will present at client meetings, both internal and external, and take responsibility for working with our workshops and suppliers to ensure the business-to-business sales are kept within agreed lead times and budgets. You will actively assist in securing positive outcomes to Corporate Sales enquiries.

About you

• Proven experience of establishing sales leads and nurturing client relationships.
• Results focused with a great understanding of what is important to the business and the customer.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A natural flair for product, trend and innovation.
• Commercially aware with an excellent understanding of the market and competitors.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Able to co-ordinate a number of competing priorities.
• A professional approach and attitude.
• Confidentiality at the highest level

About us

Mappin & Webb has been a cornerstone of English high society for over 240 years and has an undisputed reputation for excellence in the craftsmanship of silverware and fine jewellery.   Granted a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Victoria in 1897, the Company has held a Royal Warrant to each succeeding monarch. In 2012, Mappin & Webb's master craftsman was appointed Crown Jeweller, custodian of the Crown Jewels of Her Majesty the Queen, the greatest honour that can be bestowed upon a jeweller. In 2017, Mappin & Webb's Master Craftsman, Mark Appleby, was appointed and continues to hold this position.  This year he was involved in both the late Queen's State Funeral and the adjustments of the crowns for the coronation of King Charles III.

Renowned for combining extraordinary craftsmanship, exquisite materials and contemporary design, Mappin & Webb produces everything from fine jewellery and watches to elegant silverware, glassware, and bespoke lifestyle accessories.

Mappin & Webb is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off 
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.