Luxury Area Manager Retail/Wholesale

Job Details

Our Client, a Strong, International, Luxury Jewellery Retailer is currently recruiting for a brand new and exciting Area Manager’s role here in Ireland! In rapid succession, this giant Luxury Retailer now boasts a well-established and respected presence all over America, Asia and Europe. Our Client has an expanding portfolio of Exclusive Boutiques, Fabulous Concessions, and High Profile Accounts in some of the world’s most sought after Jewellery Retailers.

They are renowned for their diverse collections which can be trendy and timeless, loud and subtle in design, funky and classic. Their watches and jewellery suit all occasions and outfits – covering festive clothing, business attire and leisure-look apparel. The various collections are geared towards each other and can be combined, or supplemented with each other.

If you are interested in this Fantastic Senior Career Opportunity then please read on and if you think you have got what it takes then do not delay, this position will be filled very quickly!!
Excellent Customer Relationship Management is paramount for this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

 Oganising and synchronising the business processes of over 12 Accounts here in Ireland, both North and South.
 Consistent Excellent Customer Service.
 Sourcing, attracting and winning new Clients.
 Nurturing, developing and retaining those the Company have already
 Reducing the costs of marketing and client service.
 Increase profitability & reducing operational costs


Desirable Candidate

 You'll need proven Area Retail Management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets. Ideally you will have Luxury Retail Experience at Area Management Retail/ Area Management Wholesale. Senior candidates coming from Jewellery, Cosmetics, Fashion, Footwear & Fragrance sectors will all be strongly considered for this role.
 You will have a current role in delivering current sales budgets and identifying and developing future growth opportunities.
 A business related qualification is advantageous although a not essential, relevant hand on experience is paramount to be considered for this role.
 Excellent planning and organisational skills
 Strong influencing, communication and persuading skills
 Self-reliance, initiative, drive and enthusiasm.
 Flawless attention to detail, persistence and finishing skills.
 Work calmly under pressure, good IT, budget and report writing skills.
 Strong visual and commercial merchandising skills and knowledge
 Be a confident decision maker and have strong problem solving ability
 Flexible, positive and enthusiastic in your approach to work

Role Accountabilities

 To achieve the financial business target, the contact target and any other target (e.g. focus target) agreed for the territory.
 To visit the existing Clients on a regular cycle according to their classification.
 To execute an economic journey plan and to report field activity on a daily basis, and maintain accurate records as requested (e.g. update visit reports, data base, pictures etc.).
 Provide written reports on customer visits as and when required to the Sales Director.
 To look for and develop suitable new independent retail outlets (acquisitions) in the area
 To do location checks to increase our database for potential accounts.
 To assist with merchandising as and when required and ensure that the visual merchandising used by Clients in the area are in line with the company seasonal merchandising guidelines.
 Report on all competitor activities in the Area and ensure that the Sales Director is kept informed.
 Maintain all Company equipment in pristine and working order, including car, samples, mobile telephone, all IT and office equipment.
 Attend meetings and travel as required by the nature of the job.
 Comply with all reasonable management instructions.
 To work with the Customer Service Manager to minimise and manage bad debts and to ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

In return for you hard work, dedication and loyalty you will receive-

 An extremely generous and very competitive basic salary
 Superb Bonus Scheme
 A Car/Car allowance.
 Labtop
 Mobile Phone,
 Pension & Healthcare,

Interviews will be commencing very soon, so do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! If you are interested in being considered for this role please send your CV to georgieo@headhunt.ie or alternatively you can call me on my direct line for a confidential chat about this role – 00353 (0)14188181

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