Swatch Assistant Store Manager - Times Square (NY)

The Company

Swatch Group is the world's number one manufacturer of finished watches. With its 16 watch brands, the Group is present in all price segments, and is also active in the manufacture and sale of jewelry, watch movements and components.

Swatch Group unites, among other companies, the following watch brands under its roof: Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak. The Group has a strong distribution and multi-brand retail net with two sophisticated boutiques under the name of Tourbillon and Hour Passion. Swatch Group is also an important player in advanced nanomechanical, nanoelectronics and Bluetooth technologies essential to watchmaking and other industries. 

Job description

Swatch embraces the values that coexist in the worlds of art, design, fashion and technology; and lends to them its own spark of creativity. Thus, Swatch is considered a canvas upon which a myriad of expressions have been applied. Cutting edge style, trend setting looks and technology friendly accents have all added to the amazement of owning a Swatch.

We are seeking an experienced, retail Store Manager to provide leadership in our Swatch Store. The ideal candidate must be a seasoned Retail Manager with a strong focus on driving sales, and delivering customer service skills.

Profile

Profile:

• Drives sales and supports sales objectives
• Performs daily activities of operating a specialty retail store
• Work together with the Store Manager to direct a cohesive and high-functioning team
• Sets the standard of a superior level of customer service and sales volume
• Maintains visual merchandising standards
• Develops and motivates staff; leads by example
• Protects the security of cash, inventory, and other company assets according to guidelines and directives
• Brings positive recognition to the SWATCH brand through effective communication, enthusiastic attitude and professionalism

Professional requirements

Professional Requirements:

• All candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in an Assistant Manager position, specialty retail preferred
• Team-oriented
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Sense of responsibility and accountability
• Proactive attitude

Benefits Program

The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability and we are happy to offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (eligible 1 st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year
• Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
• 18 PTO days per year, 23 PTO after 5 years
• 7 days per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
• Holiday pay
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee product discount
• Internal transfer and growth potential
• $500 Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, plus & Commission

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