Retail Manager (Fine Jewellery)

Who we are

Officially established in 1872, B.P. de Silva's rich heritage can be traced back to the 19th century when the Founder, Balage Porolis de Silva, set sail from Ceylon and travelled across the world before settling down in Singapore to open the first B.P. de Silva Atelier. B.P. de Silva has served an esteemed clientele for over 150 years, including the crafting of commissioned jewels for royal families.

Five generations later, the independent luxury jeweller remains amongst the most time-honoured brands in Southeast Asia, known for engagement ring and bridal jewellery designs, masterful craftsmanship, and genuine service. B.P. de Silva's vision is to create elegant time capsules of the best stories and values that people can pass down. Part of its efforts towards becoming a more thoughtful brand includes working towards a more traceable supply chain first beginning with responsible gemstone and Diamond sourcing working with partners that abide by a Code of Conduct which promotes positive, healthy, and safe working environments it has also begun its journey towards crafting its ready-to-wear collections in Fairmined Gold.

How you will value-add to the team

As the Retail Manager at B P De Silva Jewellers, you will lead a dynamic team in delivering extraordinary and personalized experiences to our esteemed clientele, ensuring impeccable boutique operations and service excellence. In addition to surpassing key performance indicators(KPIs), you will embody the values of B P De Silva Jewellers, acting as a true ambassador for the Maison with clients, partners, and team members alike.

With a keen entrepreneurial mindset, you will collaborate closely with the local office to introduce and implement innovative initiatives that bring the boutique to life year-round. You will also play an integral role in the growth of the business by attracting new clients and nurturing relationships with our longstanding and High Jewellery clients.

You will have the opportunity to be a key member of the team to build a brand with rich history and heritage to be a global player

Retail Manager

Reporting to the Management, your responsibilities include:

• Manage and oversee daily store operations and administrations
• Develop Long term action plans to exceed boutique sale targets
• Develop business strategies to raise our brand awareness and optimize profitability
• Drive the sales team to achieve company objectives by promoting optimal staff performance
• Working alongside with marketing team to achieve store results
• Promote and leverage the CRM system to enrich client database
• Offering a personal shopping and styling experience to our clients
• Maximising profitability and delivering the monthly and seasonal sales targets and working closely with the team to do so
• Plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays
• Preparing and controlling store's budget to aim for minimum expenditure and maximum efficiency
• Ensuring that customers maintenance and management are done regularly to the company Database
• Partner with corporate office and the marketing team to curate exceptional experiences to connect and engage with clients
• Maintaining a customer book of key customers and VIPs
• Be the sales champion for the team and develop and execute plans for clienteling
• Leading by example in all aspect of conduct by upholding store operations, client management, sales operations and all retail related matters
• Managing after sales-service of clients and ensuring the retail team's accountability to do the same
• Ensure the visual merchandising and housekeeping is of Company's standard
• Working closely with the Head Quarters to ensure healthy stock levels are available
• Keeping stock replenished and the entire store's upkeep to be as per company standard
• Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
• Initiate changes to improve business, conduct meetings to identify and resolve all urgent issues
• Conducting regular stock takes or as and when management/Finance requires it
• Executing any other administrative/ad-hoc tasks assigned and liaise with head office
• To plan and incorporate constant ways of improving the boutique operations in order to improve the overall experience and improve profitability

Leadership

• Lead, train and motivate the sales team to deliver quality customer service and purchasing experience
• Recruit, train, supervise and appraise staff on a regular basis
• To be the coach of the team
• Ensure the team's onboarding and development plans incorporating brand's Ethos is captured.
• Ensure Daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports are submitted to the management on time
• Share weekly sales report and insights with the team via weekly Sales Meeting

The Ideal Candidate

Attitude:

. A highly motivated and competent individual able to converse confidently at all levels both internally and externally with staff and clientele.

. Passion for People, Design, Jewellery and Gemstones

. A self-starter able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.

. Comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment.

. Must be energetic, self-motivated and self-organised.

. Willingness to work hard and always have the intention to drive the business forward.

. Being able to work on several tasks at a time.

. Be capable of working to deadlines / ability to prioritise / optimal time management.

Skills:

. Proven retail sales and expertise within a luxury and hospitality business for at least 5 years in a managerial capacity

. Strong Organisational Skills

. Strong Customer Management Skills

. Understand and represent Luxury mindset

. Gemmological Certification is a plus.

. Strong Leadership to ensure team's cohesion and keep staff motivated