Luxury Watch Sales Associate/Advisor
JV PAREDES · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgePosition OverviewWe are seeking a professional, passionate, and client-focused Luxury Watch Sales Associate / Advisor to deliver an exceptional luxury retail experience and drive sales performance. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for fine watches, strong product knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build long-term relationships with high-net-worth and discerning clients.The successful candidate will represent the brand with professionalism and integrity while providing personalized watch consultations, achieving sales targets, developing client relationships, and maintaining the highest standards of luxury retail service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide exceptional, personalized service to clients throughout the entire luxury watch purchasing experience.Welcome and engage clients professionally, identify their preferences and requirements, and provide tailored product recommendations.Present and demonstrate luxury watches, explaining brand heritage, collections, movements, complications, materials, craftsmanship, features, and technical specifications.Develop a strong understanding of the brand portfolio and remain up to date with new collections, limited editions, special releases, and product updates.Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets, KPIs, and commercial objectives.Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients through professional clienteling and follow-up.Develop and maintain a strong client book and proactively identify opportunities for repeat business and client development.Provide personalized product recommendations based on clients' lifestyle, preferences, collection interests, and purchasing history.Follow up with clients regarding product enquiries, new arrivals, special events, appointments, and future purchasing opportunities.Support VIP and high-value clients by providing a discreet, highly personalized, and knowledgeable service.Handle sales transactions, deposits, payments, product reservations, exchanges, and other sales-related procedures accurately.Maintain accurate customer profiles, sales records, appointments, and client communication within CRM systems.Assist with inventory management, stock receiving, stock transfers, stock counts, and product reconciliation.Ensure all watches and valuable merchandise are handled, displayed, stored, and secured according to company procedures.Maintain exceptional standards of visual merchandising, boutique presentation, product display, and personal appearance.Support boutique opening and closing procedures, cash handling, security procedures, and loss-prevention requirements.Participate in private appointments, VIP events, exhibitions, product launches, trunk shows, and clienteling activities.Support marketing and client engagement initiatives designed to strengthen brand awareness and customer loyalty.Handle customer enquiries, concerns, and after-sales requests professionally and efficiently.Coordinate with watchmakers, service centers, after-sales teams, logistics, and management when required.Provide clients with appropriate information regarding servicing, maintenance, warranties, authentication procedures, and after-sales services.Monitor market trends, competitor activities, industry developments, and customer preferences within the luxury watch market.Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with high-value transactions and private client information.Represent the brand consistently and uphold its values, heritage, service standards, and luxury positioning.Support colleagues and contribute to a positive, professional, and high-performing boutique environment.Requirements & QualificationsPrevious experience in Luxury Retail, Luxury Watches, Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Fashion, Premium Retail, or High-End Customer Service.Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.Strong passion for luxury watches, horology, craftsmanship, and luxury brands.Good understanding of mechanical, automatic, quartz, and other watch movements and basic horological terminology.Knowledge of luxury watch brands, collections, complications, materials, and market trends is highly desirable.Excellent customer service, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Strong ability to build relationships with affluent, VIP, and international clients.Professional, polished, discreet, and confident personality.Strong sales, negotiation, storytelling, and product presentation skills.Excellent attention to detail when handling high-value watches and client transactions.Strong integrity and a high level of responsibility when handling valuable merchandise.Experience with CRM, POS, inventory management, and clienteling systems is preferred.Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven luxury retail environment.Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, special events, and extended retail hours when required.Fluent English required; additional languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages would be an advantage.Qualifications or training in Horology, Gemology, Luxury Brand Management, Retail, or Sales would be an advantage.Experience working with internationally recognized luxury watch brands or authorized dealers would be highly desirable.