- Location
- Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- €2,500–3,500/month
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
About Swatch
Swatch is an iconic Swiss watchmaking brand that has redefined timekeeping through bold design, precision engineering, and a democratic spirit of creativity since 1983. As an employer, the brand offers an energetic, international environment where innovation, craftsmanship, marketing flair, and cultural relevance converge. Employees are invited to contribute to a house known for challenging convention, celebrating individuality, and bringing Swiss quality to a global audience. With the strength of the Swatch Group behind it, Swatch provides opportunities across product development, retail, communications, operations, and digital transformation, attracting talents who thrive at the intersection of design, technology, and contemporary lifestyle.
The Swatch Group seeks an experienced retail professional to serve as Assistant Store Manager at the premium Swatch Boutique on Amsterdam's Kalverstraat. Reporting to the Store Manager, the successful candidate will lead by example on the sales floor, coach and motivate team members, and drive achievement of sales targets whilst maintaining the luxury brand presentation standards. This role requires a natural leader who combines commercial acumen with operational excellence, capable of assuming full store management responsibility during the Store Manager's absence and identifying opportunities to maximize profitability without compromising the customer experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coach, guide, and motivate the retail team to deliver exceptional performance and personal development
- Actively contribute to achieving and exceeding sales targets through commercial leadership and personal selling
- Serve as a role model for service excellence, hospitality, and commercial behavior
- Assume full operational authority in the Store Manager's absence, including staff supervision and day-to-day decision-making
- Support personnel scheduling, inventory management, and implementation of store processes
- Ensure premium store presentation and visual merchandising in accordance with Swatch brand guidelines
- Advise both domestic and international customers on product selection and purchase decisions
- Oversee after-sales service, repairs, and customer service trajectories
- Proactively identify and capitalize on commercial opportunities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding operational and personnel matters
Qualifications
- MBO+ level work and thinking methodology
- Demonstrated experience as assistant store manager, team leader, or equivalent supervisory retail role
- Strong commercial mindset and proven sales skills
- Proven ability to coach and develop team members
- Professional and representative appearance and demeanor
- Flexible availability including potential weekend and evening shifts
Skills
Experience
Proven track record in a supervisory or assistant management capacity within premium or luxury retail, with demonstrated success in driving sales performance, developing team members, and maintaining operational standards.
Education
MBO+ qualification or equivalent professional credential in retail management or hospitality.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 2,500 to EUR 3,500 per month.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a prestigious international organization representing world-leading watch brands; professional development support in a supervisory capacity; access to a dynamic team environment; possibility of permanent employment following an initial fixed-term contract.
Culture
Swatch fosters a vibrant, creative workplace where Swiss precision meets bold self-expression and accessible design. As an employer, it encourages innovation, collaboration, and a playful entrepreneurial spirit, bringing together diverse teams across retail, design, marketing, and operations in a dynamic international environment.
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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