Head of Watch Buying

2 weeks ago

Watford, United Kingdom Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland) Full time

We have an incredible opportunity for a Head of Watch Buying to drive the growth and success of our watch category across all channels and markets. In this key role, you’ll be shaping strategy, setting our objectives and goals, and driving our H. Samuel and Ernest Jones watch business forward.

If you’re a dynamic leader with a track record of exceeding sales and profit targets, driving category growth and you have senior brand partnership experience , we’d love to hear from you Reporting directly to our Commercial Director, you’ll have the opportunity to lead our team in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers through innovation in product range and development and commercially focused channel plans.


About the role:

  • Own and drive omni-channel KPIs for watch brand product, including trade marketing contributions. In conjunction with Head of Merchandising, prepare sales, margin and stock plans, range and buying plans and promotional plans which meet sales, stock turn, closing stock, discount and intake margin targets.
  • Produce and implement commercial branded product and commercial plan by providing seasonal direction based on knowledge of trends, competition, and marketplace.
  • Co-develop strategies with Head of Merchandising to roll up inventory and ensure stock targets are achieved.
  • Build and maintain positive and trusted relationships with key brand partners and develop relationships with potential new brand partners.
  • Proactively review performance by brand and by channel, identifying brand development opportunities including shop in shop locations.
  • Lead new store planning process with key brands – gaining agreement to location, space and adjacencies whilst working with Head of Merchandising on commercial expectations.


About you:

  • Watch industry knowledge and experience desirable.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a demonstrably high level of commercial awareness.
  • Proven relationship building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence and ability to present to a senior level audience.
  • Proven ability to work with retail teams to enhance brand relationships and category performance.
  • Strong organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a high performing team.
  • Tenacious and resilient.


Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Health cover- personal and family
  • Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
  • An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
  • Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
  • Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
  • A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years’ service.
  • Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
  • Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
  • Financial Wellbeing scheme.
  • Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
  • Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.


Be part of something special

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you

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