Store Manager in Ashford

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our Store Managers are our ultimate advocates, providing our customers with extraordinary service and an awe-inspiring brand experience. We are searching for a committed Store Manager to place crystal into the hearts and hands of our customers, to lead and grow a team with passion and enthusiasm, and make dreams come true. Join us if you are looking for a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries and shares your real passion for fashion and jewellery. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. A world of wonder awaits you.

You are an advocate of our brand. In this role and together with the team, you will:

• Strive for excellence and go the extra mile in every customer interaction to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Build a loyal portfolio of existing and new customers.
• Recruit, lead, and grow a team with a growth mindset, passion, and enthusiasm.
• Exceed personal and team service and sales targets.
• Be the driving force behind new and ongoing service and sales opportunities – directly impacting our growth and success.

You are an experienced Store Manager and you have:

• Worked in a multicultural retail environment with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience/keen interest in luxury fashion/cosmetics/lifestyle brands.
• Excellent and proven leadership and coaching skills.
• Digital proficiency.
• A winning personality to easily establish trustful relationships with customers, teams, and stakeholders.
• English skills.

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Industry leading, generous staff discount starting on your first day
• Enhanced holiday entitlement of 6.6 weeks, pro rata for part time employees
• Exclusive access to our Employee Assistance Programme provider, The Retail Trust; offering resources to support wellbeing including 24/7 access to a Virtual GP service.
• Access to our online benefits platform offering a wide range of retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

Joining Swarovski means being part of a bigger purpose. You can create a positive impact and work wonders by bringing your unique ideas to life. Together, we’ll inspire the world of interior décor, fashion, culture, film and entertainment.

You are just a few steps away from becoming a part of our World of Wonder. Select the job that excites you the most, tailor your CV and submit your application. We will be in touch once your application has been carefully reviewed to ask you additional questions, share position details and the next steps. If successful, we will invite you for at least one interview and might ask you to prepare a case study or do an assessment test. You will have time to ask your questions too.

The first impression matters: make your two-page CV professional and aesthetic. Add the most relevant details that reflect you are a great match for the role, focus on your skills, projects, achievements, results and education. Tell us how well do you speak/write any other foreign languages. We like to read the summaries of candidates’ profiles with goals and passions - they highlight your personality and motivation. If you are at the beginning of your career journey, show your individuality and highlight the details that are relevant to the role (e.g. internships, voluntary or temporary jobs, online courses, certificates, year abroad exchange programs).