- Salary:Competitive + Benefits
- Location:Carlton Park - Leicester
- Business Area:Watches of Switzerland Group
Director of Buying and Merchandising - UK (13292)
Job Description
As Director of Buying & Merchandising – Jewellery & Watches UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Group's product, buying, merchandising and inventory strategy across all Jewellery and Watch categories in the UK. With a sharp commercial lens, you will ensure our assortments and stock positions are insight‑led, optimised and competitive - driving sales, profitability and a compelling customer proposition across our showroom network and online channels.
Leading high‑performing Buying and Merchandising teams, you will bring clarity, pace and structure to the function, aligning strategy to deliver revenue and margin targets. In doing so, you will champion best‑in‑class product selection, forecasting, inventory management and trusted supplier partnerships that support sustainable growth.
- Extensive senior leadership experience in Buying and/or Merchandising within a retail environment.
- Proven experience influencing and operating at Board or Executive level.
- Exceptional negotiation and brand‑relationship management skills.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver commercial results within budgets while actively trading profit opportunities.
- Strong strategic, analytical and forecasting skills; highly commercial mindset.
- Evidence of leading, coaching and developing high‑performing teams across multiple functions.
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Solution‑focused mindset with strong communication and influencing skills.
About us
Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.
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.
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