Longines Visual Merchandiser and Trainer

Swatch Group is an international leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of watches, jewelry, watch movements, and components. It supplies nearly all components required by its 18 watch brands and provides movements and components to third-party watchmakers globally. Swatch Group is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. Longines, a part of Swatch Group, is known for its elegance, tradition, and performance, striving for technical and aesthetic excellence in watchmaking.

1. Optimize the visual representation of the Longines brand across key account stores.
2. Ensure retail staff are fully trained on brand, products, collections, and associations.
3. Develop strong relationships with retail staff and regional management.
4. Analyze product listings to ensure a complete range of products is displayed.
5. Communicate with stores to ensure POS reflects advertising campaigns and promotions.
6. Improve sales performance through trade support, training, and merchandising initiatives.
7. Act as a Longines ambassador to key retail staff.
8. Manage display opportunities and implement merchandising solutions.
9. Present new product launches and collections at retail level.
10. Support Longines points of sale through training sessions.
11. Promote e-learning completion among wholesale account staff.
12. Manage the brand ambassador program and prioritize training.

1. Full driving license
2. Self-starter with excellent attention to detail
3. Good planning and organizational skills
4. Strong coaching skills and experience with staff development
5. Good English language skills (both written and spoken)
6. Understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
7. Previous experience in a similar role within the prestige/luxury retail sector
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills
9. Willingness to travel regularly within the south region, with overnight stays as required

1. Product knowledge
2. Planning and administration
3. Business management
4. Communication
5. Competitor activity analysis
6. Promotional activity support

Previous experience in a similar role within the prestige/luxury retail sector is required.

Support for pre-agreed incentives and promotions at retail level, attendance at customer events and brand sponsorship events.

The role is based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on maintaining the Longines brand image and fostering strong relationships with retail staff and management.