Retail Manager - Fine Watches

We are looking for someone to help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

About the Role

As the front-line ambassador of the leadership team, the Retail Manager brings a passion for Fine Watches that shines through in every interaction, effortlessly cultivating high-performing teams. You seamlessly blend the warmth of personal connections with the adaptability of virtual communication, all while maintaining a strong presence on the floor. Your natural ability to inspire and captivate your sales colleagues through compelling storytelling and a culture rich in continuous feedback sets the stage for success.

Your deep-rooted passion for Watches, combined with an authentic and inclusive approach, creates an environment where everyone thrives. Your flair for working with data and insights drives your business to surpass performance targets and uphold exceptional operational standards. Treating your area as a personal venture, you nurture it with the same care and dedication that you bring to the world of Watches, creating a business within a business.

About You

You’ll have an exceptional track record in building, leading and supporting teams to achieve success with a passion in the Fine Watches Industry.

Amongst the qualities that make you shine are:

• You’re a relationship led leader and have proven performance coaching ability, ideally in a fast paced Retail environment.
•  You know your team like you know your family and you lead from the front.
• You’re present and showing your team the “how” and role modelling what great looks like.
• A genuine “people person” with a passion for helping others learn and grow - you get a kick out of helping your team members succeed.
• You have high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness and ability to flex your style.
• Data led decision making is key. You’re confident in analysing and interpreting multiple data sources to take appropriate actions spot new opportunities.
• Personally comfortable with ambiguity and change. We’re looking to you to help your team navigate changes across Retail and the business whilst maintaining high levels of engagement. If you have change leadership experience then so much the better.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll enjoy a package that includes, eligibility for a competitive bonus, 25 days’ holiday, your birthday off, up to 33% Harrods discount (including our restaurants), the opportunity to join our generous pension scheme and a culture of recognition which celebrates and rewards individual achievement.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

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