A. Lange & Söhne Assistant Salon Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne is a German haute‑horlogerie manufacture renowned for its exceptional mechanical watches and meticulous artisanal finishing. As a member of the Richemont group, the maison combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary precision engineering and operates a network of exclusive salons and boutiques worldwide.
A. Lange & Söhne — Assistant Salon Manager in Zurich. Lead boutique operations, coach staff and deliver bespoke client service for a premier watch maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Salon Manager in achieving sales targets and KPIs while ensuring exemplary client service for high‑net‑worth customers.
- Lead, coach and motivate boutique staff; manage daily shift schedules and ensure consistent delivery of the brand's clienteling standards.
- Maintain the salon's presentation to maison standards, including visual merchandising, window displays and boutique upkeep.
- Oversee stock management and inventory control procedures, including receiving, reconciliation and secure storage of timepieces.
- Deliver personalised sales consultations and manage bespoke client requests, appointments and after‑sales follow up.
- Prepare regular sales and activity reports for senior management and contribute to local commercial planning.
- Ensure compliance with internal security, loss‑prevention and regulatory procedures for high‑value goods.
- Coordinate in‑store events, VIP appointments and collaboration with regional marketing to maximise client engagement.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail, preferably within watches or high‑end jewelry.
- Demonstrable ability to lead small teams and develop sales talent.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with acute attention to discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering against sales targets.
- Fluent business communication in English; proficiency in German or another local language is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years in luxury retail with at least 1 year in a supervisory or assistant managerial capacity; prior exposure to watches or high jewelry is strongly preferred.
Education
Secondary education required; vocational training or tertiary qualification in business, retail management or hospitality preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Culture
The work environment reflects the maison’s commitment to precision, craft and understated excellence; teams operate with high expectations for quality, discretion and client service. Employees collaborate closely with atelier and regional teams, balancing heritage values with a modern retail approach.
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