Assistant Boutique Manager

Buccellati is an Italian jewellery, high-jewellery and silversmithing Maison founded in 1919, admired in the world for its craftmanship and the uniqueness of its creations. Today, the Buccellati jewels stand out for their design and for the techniques used to create them, such as the hand-engraving technique, dating back to the goldsmithing traditions of the Italian "bottega" of the Renaissance times.

The Maison's unrelenting desire to create objects of rare beauty has made Buccellati renowned in the world for a style that is distinct, inimitable and imbued with sophisticated Milanese heritage, at once glamourous and contemporary.

The Maison has been part of the global luxury group Richemont since September 2019 and the Buccellati family is still present in the Company to perpetuate its style and unparalleled craftsmanship tradition.

With the retail expansion in Singapore, currently we are looking for an Assistant Boutique Manager capable to drive the success of the store to join our retail team in Singapore

As an Ambassador of Buccellati Maison, you will be responsible of the development and optimization of the boutique performance and profitability by ensuring excellence in boutique operations and in delivering the best client service and experience. Reporting to the Boutique Manager, you will also be responsible of coaching and development of the boutique sales team. You will contribute in developing a deep understanding and knowledge of the Maison to convey its brand DNA, recognizable craftmanship and innovation in all its creations. You will be establishing, maintaining and promoting the Buccellati brand image and identity, following the Company's directives.

As the Assistant Boutique Manager , you will be focusing on

• Participate in the boutique management and achievement of commercial KPIs
• Act as the floor in-charge in the absence of the Boutique Manager, train the boutique team to follow and implement boutique standard operation procedure
• Be responsible for stock and cashier through staff management, ensuring the integrity of stock, monitoring the inventory and boutique cash flow
• Responsible for the appearance and maintenance of the boutique
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings etc.
• Implement daily, weekly and monthly reporting
• Ensure sales growth, maximize the sales of the boutique and contribute to the sales targets
• Support the boutique team in providing client service in accordance to Maison standard, identify customer needs and demonstrate solid product knowledge so as to cultivate strong client relationships
• Coordination of after-sales activities
• Handle customer's enquiries and complaints

• Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned
• Hire, lead and act as advisor to boutique team regarding projects, tasks and operations
• Motivate the boutique team around the strategy and vision of the Maison
• Fosters a cooperative and harmonious working climate to maximize employees morale and productivity
• Act as a coach and assist the colleagues in operations, sales and training

As the ideal candidate, you will be possessing –

• 8-10 years of previous working experience in luxury retail industry preferably in luxury jewelry/watchmaking sector, with 2+ years in supervisory role
• Qualification/training in watches & jewelry, knowledge of diamond grading and design
• Qualification in Gemology is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage and support diverse and regional client base
• Strong understanding in customer service needs and internal/external customer priorities
• Strong attention to details with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer and internet savvy with the experience in using Microsoft Office