Watches of Switzerland Group Senior Manager, Asset Protection, Health and Safety, and Facilities
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
The Watches of Switzerland Group seeks a senior leader to oversee asset protection, Environmental, Health and Safety, and facilities across its U.S. retail, office, and distribution portfolio. The role leads compliance and risk management, facilities strategy, and security and infrastructure requirements for new stores, while supervising a full-time Facilities Manager. Permanent, full-time position based at the Sunrise corporate office.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day protection of company assets and execute asset protection strategies by managing internal teams and external service providers.
- Partner with UK teams, Global Insurance, Legal, and third-party vendors to meet insurance requirements for off-site events, manage loss reporting, coordinate claims, and support risk management initiatives.
- Ensure security, safety, and operational controls are effectively implemented across the retail portfolio.
- Lead the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program, ensuring regulatory compliance and applying OSHA requirements across retail locations and corporate offices.
- Guide risk mitigation, promote a safety culture, and implement best practices to protect colleagues and the environment.
- Oversee facilities management across the U.S. portfolio, maintaining retail locations, corporate offices, and distribution facilities to company and brand standards and ensuring safe, compliant, efficient environments aligned with organizational objectives.
- Develop and execute facilities strategies that support operational excellence, cost efficiency, business continuity, and long-term growth.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external service providers on the maintenance, repair, and optimization of facilities assets.
- Collaborate with the Store Development team on new store construction, remodels, relocations, and real estate projects to support U.S. expansion.
- Provide expertise and leadership on physical security, life safety, and facility infrastructure for new locations, ensuring alignment with company standards, regulations, and security best practices.
- Support the Director of Retail Operations through consultative partnership on Asset Protection, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Facilities challenges.
- Supervise and develop one full-time Facilities Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Five years leading an Asset Protection function, preferably in luxury retail.
- Five to ten total years of experience in related positions, such as security, internal audit, health and safety, or facilities maintenance.
- Excellent planning, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
- Strong computer skills and web navigation; proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- SAP experience preferred, or experience with another enterprise-level ERP system.
- Knowledge of inventory control processes for planning, execution, and reconciliation.
- Knowledge of POS exception reporting and procedures.
- Previous experience with security or asset protection equipment, including CCTV and alarm systems, strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and with all levels of management.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects by importance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work flexible schedules based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel regularly to retail showrooms and boutiques.
- Business-related travel as necessary.
Skills
Experience
Five years leading an Asset Protection function, preferably in luxury retail; five to ten total years in related positions such as security, internal audit, health and safety, or facilities maintenance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Sunrise, Florida, USA, within easy reach of Miami.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and disability benefits; comprehensive ongoing training; career growth potential; generous staff purchase discounts. Competitive earnings are also offered.
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