- Location
- Rambla de Cataluña 38 (View map)08007 BarcelonaSpain
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Longines
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines is one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmaking houses, renowned for its timeless elegance, technical precision, and deep association with equestrian sport, aviation, and chronometry. As an employer within the Swatch Group, Longines offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a heritage brand that balances tradition with contemporary international reach. The Maison values craftsmanship, reliability, service excellence, and a refined sense of detail across its watchmaking, retail, marketing, operations, and corporate functions. Employees join a culture shaped by Swiss discipline, understated luxury, and a commitment to preserving and advancing a celebrated legacy.
Longines is seeking a Store Manager for a fixed-term assignment covering a temporary leave of absence at a Barcelona store. The role leads sales and back-office operations, develops client-focused strategies to meet targets, and oversees the customer experience, inventory, cash control, and loss prevention.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build revenue, oversee back-office operations, and supervise sales teams.
- Develop strategies and action plans to achieve sales targets through clienteling, exceptional customer service, events, partnerships, and traffic-driving initiatives.
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality in-store experience for all customers.
- Think strategically and drive the business in alignment with company standards.
- Prioritize, plan, delegate, manage administrative tasks, and adapt to evolving business needs.
- Maximize inventory efficiency and ensure strong cash control and loss-prevention practices.
Qualifications
- Flexibility to adapt to changing boutique needs.
- Availability to work rotating shifts.
- Intermediate computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
- Conversational English; knowledge of another language is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Experience as a retail sales manager; previous experience in the watch and jewelry industry is a strong plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Culture
Longines fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, timeless elegance, and a deep respect for watchmaking heritage. As an employer, the brand encourages craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence within an international environment where employees contribute to a legacy associated with performance, tradition, and understated sophistication.
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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