Tom Ford Counter Lead

Colchester England UK

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Lead
Posted
Oct 22, 2026

About Tom Ford

Tom Ford stands as a modern icon of luxury, renowned for its cinematic glamour, impeccable tailoring, and uncompromising vision across fashion, beauty, eyewear, and accessories. As an employer, the house offers a refined, high-performance environment where creativity, commercial intelligence, and exacting standards converge. Employees are invited to contribute to a brand defined by sensual elegance, disciplined execution, and a distinctive global identity. With opportunities spanning design, retail, marketing, product development, and corporate functions, Tom Ford attracts professionals who value excellence, sophistication, and cultural relevance, while seeking to shape the future of contemporary luxury with confidence and precision.

The Counter Lead supports TOM FORD in driving sales and market share at the Fenwick retail store in Colchester, delivering consumer-focused service, brand representation and commercial performance. The role also oversees counter standards, visual merchandising, stock and operational processes. Full-time, regular employment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support TOM FORD in driving sales turnover and market share while maintaining a consumer-focused approach.
  • Represent a credible and professional brand image to internal and external consumers.
  • Maximise sales through selling, excellent service and retail standards; understand daily and weekly targets.
  • Remain aware of additional sales channels, including events, omnichannel and digital, and keep up to date with competitor activity and missed opportunities.
  • Use social media effectively to drive the business and protect and enhance the brand image.
  • Deliver the brand strategy and an effective local plan; plan and implement local marketing and event initiatives aligned with retailer activity.
  • Continuously improve service levels, foster a zero-complaint mindset and create a surprise-and-delight culture.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, bringing brand values to life.
  • Handle refunds and complaints in line with company guidelines, consulting the Area Manager where appropriate.
  • Use digital tools to keep knowledge up to date; deliver consumer recruitment and retention strategies to grow a loyal consumer base.
  • Maintain current product knowledge to provide an industry-leading experience and meet consumer needs.
  • Plan and maintain standards for products, housekeeping, displays, messaging and pricing; review retail standards daily.
  • Complete deliveries, stock movements and related administration within company timeframes.
  • Action auditable processes and administration in line with company guidelines, take corrective action in areas of risk, and fulfil information requests accurately and on time.
  • Minimise stock loss by implementing and following company security policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for consumers and comply with company and retailer policies and procedures.
  • Ensure health and safety responsibilities and operational activities achieve at least an 'Acceptable' overall audit grading.
  • Manage daily replenishment and take appropriate action where needed.
  • Use commercial reports to maximise sales performance and inform commercial decisions.
  • Plan and deliver visual merchandising layouts in line with guidelines and agreed timelines.
  • Identify stock package issues, take corrective action and inform the Area Manager when they are outside the role's control.
  • Manage promotions and discounts in line with company guidelines.
  • Identify trends and recommend actions to improve product performance.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced retail and/or consumer-facing environment.
  • Ability to drive personal development.
  • Commercial understanding and industry awareness.
  • Effective communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.

Skills

Sales and service Retail operations Commercial analysis Visual merchandising Social media Digital tools Communication Organisation and prioritisation

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Colchester, England, UK.

The setting England

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Culture

Tom Ford fosters a polished, high-performance culture shaped by bold creativity, meticulous craftsmanship, and an uncompromising eye for detail. As an employer, the brand values confidence, discretion, and collaboration, offering an environment where teams contribute to a sophisticated vision of modern luxury.

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.

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