Sales Associate

JOB TITLE

Sales Associate – 9 month FTC (maternity cover)

TEAM

Manchester Boutique

LINE MANAGER

Boutique Manager

ABOUT BREMONT

Bremont is recognised for designing and manufacturing the ultimate tool watch, making timepieces that are highly durable, reliable, and fit for purpose, whatever the environment. Bremont positions itself in the world of adventure and exploration, working with individuals across different fields who epitomise and demonstrate anything being achievable armed with the right mindset. Bremont supports and promotes this mentality and is proud to provide watches for some truly extraordinary feats of endurance that inspire us to push ourselves to achieve incredible things.

Bremont is built on a rich British heritage, and the brand represents a true embodiment of the indomitable British spirit. Through sheer vision, determination, and belief, Bremont has established itself as a leading brand in the luxury watch industry. These intrinsic values form the basis for Bremont’s core message and brand philosophy.

The company manufactures its mechanical watches at scale from “The Wing”, Bremont’s 35,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Manufacturing & Technology Centre in Henley-on-Thames, England. High precision engineering, craftsmanship, technical innovation, and a distinctive design ethos set Bremont apart, combined with its unique spirit of adventure.

WORKING WITH US

We are motivated by a relentless determination to create the world’s most capable tool watches.

Our mission is to be there at the limits of possibility in adventure and exploration; we are inspired by those individuals who prove that anything is possible and epitomise our mantra… ‘Take It Further.’

We’ve therefore created an environment that supports our colleagues with this mission; embracing ‘The Spirit of the Adventurer,’ ‘The Attitude of the Adventurer’ and the ‘Focus of the Adventurer.’

The adventurer strives to push the limits of possibility with a relentless determination to achieve what others thought impossible.

We know that together we will succeed. A successful expedition relies on everyone playing their part. The power of all far exceeds that of one. At Bremont we share the load, we know that we shine brightest when we shine together.

True design and engineering brilliance simplifies and clarifies. There is no prize in complexity. Our success will come from the simplification of process and procedure. Simplify to Amplify is a core belief of our approach to brand and business.

These core values are at the heart of everything we do; fuelling personal growth and driving us towards extraordinary achievements.

At Bremont You are the Explorer… This is the Expedition… Enjoy the Adventure!

KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the boutique, delivering the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, while aiming to ensure the sales budgets are achieved. The Sales Associate will support in seeking new clients and increase the customer database, through networking and boutique events. In addition to these responsibilities, the Sales Associate must exude a passion for Bremont and be always a true brand ambassador, but particularly at key events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain high-level key customer relationships to increase sales opportunities and satisfy customer
• Consistently achieve and/or exceed monthly and quarterly budgets and targets
• Put forward marketing initiatives for the boutique to drive awareness, footfall, and sales to the Boutique Manager
• Be perfectly presented on the shop floor and when representing the brand
• Demonstrate ability to proactively recruit new and develop existing clientele
• Provide customers with product knowledge and recommendations on which Bremont products best suit their needs
• Cultivate and maintain good relationships with clients
• Ensure a best-in-class client experience acting as an ambassador for the company
• Deliver consistent first-class customer service and after sales experience to increase and retain customer loyalty
• Ensuring live chats are attended to daily, making sure the staff use excellent written skills, that all questions are replied to with a swift response and ensuring accurate information is given
• Responding to all emails as soon as they arrive, working on those client leads with a view to turn them into sales
• Use all computer-related tools available to increase the efficiency of a sale
• Ensure compliance for GDPR Data protection requirements and adhere to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information held
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends. Provide support at other Boutiques when required
• Ensure events run smoothly by assisting with set up and take down, meet, and greet guests and find opportunity to connect with the object in building a client profile and sales
• Receive and distribute service/repair watches – liaise with Customer Service team to ensure customers are given great customer service and follow up throughout this process
• Take pride in the boutique with visual standards and ensuring the boutique is in perfect condition to match the quality of our product
• Support other colleagues by working as part of a Bremont team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A hard working and reliable attitude
• Proven success of working in a fast-paced and changing environment, who delivers against objectives.
• Effective merchandising skills and attention to detail
• Luxury retail experience
• Strong grasp of both mainstream and niche watch brands
• Independently motivated along with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation and written skills
• Extensive IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (minimum intermediate Excel)

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday!
• Life cover of x3 your salary
• Excellent length of service awards featuring the issuing of those Bremont timepieces we are all so proud to produce.
• Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, with great ‘family and friends’ Sales.
• Unique retail discounts for many different brands, available both locally and online.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives including counselling and 24/7 financial & legal advice.
• Strong support regarding time off for you partake in any commendable volunteer work.
• We’re a sociable bunch and plan several social events throughout the year.
• Training programmes offered with a focus on career development within the company.
• A fantastic and enviable new facility in which to work, very near the town centre

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Standard weekly working hours are 40.
• Shop opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10pm-7pm
• This role works autonomously, in line with assistant manager and boutique manager.
• National travel may be required.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Stage 1

Interview with hiring manager and HR.

Stage 2

Interview with hiring manager and senior manager.

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.