- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Goldsmiths
Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1778, Goldsmiths is a distinguished British jewellery and watch retailer and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group. Across its UK showrooms, the brand presents fine jewellery alongside timepieces from leading Swiss watchmakers, combining a longstanding heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury retail. As an employer, Goldsmiths brings together client advisers, watch and jewellery specialists, retail managers and support professionals. Its business places product knowledge, attentive service and lasting client relationships at the heart of the customer experience, offering a professional setting where appreciation for craftsmanship meets commercial expertise and the art of personal service.
Breitling is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for its boutique in Grays, England. Reporting to the Showroom Manager, the role maintains customer-focused processes and procedures while guiding, motivating and developing the team and driving strategic change.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain and review processes and procedures to ensure a streamlined, customer-focused approach.
- Guide, motivate and develop the team.
- Drive strategic and change-oriented initiatives consistently.
- Build lasting client relationships and identify solutions that meet clients’ specific needs.
- Deliver excellent customer service and memorable client experiences.
Qualifications
- Natural leadership ability, with a flair for guiding and developing a high-performing team.
- Proven track record in retail management.
- Commercial awareness and experience or understanding of clienteling, networking and events.
- People-, sales- and customer-focused approach.
- Inspirational role model with a passion for the products.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Grays, England, UK.
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Benefits
Holiday Purchase Scheme; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; 24/7 Virtual GP service; Share Save Scheme; birthday off; free wellbeing tools; generous discount scheme; enhanced maternity pay.
Culture
Goldsmiths combines the heritage of British jewellery retail with a client-focused luxury environment, where product expertise, attention to detail and trusted relationships are central to its teams’ work. Its showroom setting places particular value on polished presentation, collaboration and the ability to guide clients through meaningful purchases, from fine watches to engagement rings.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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