The company

The Swatch Group Ltd is an international group active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewellery, watch movements and components. Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required for the watches sold by its 16 watch and jewellery brands under its roof: Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak; as well as by its two retail brands, Tourbillon and Hour Passion. The Group’s production companies also supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers. The Swatch Group Ltd is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. With its watch brands, it is also a leader in the field of sports event timing as official timekeeper and data-handler of most of the Olympic Games of the last decades and major international sports events.

This is a new role in UK and we are looking for someone with proven sales experience and great understanding of wholesale market. As Sales and Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our wholesale footprint and elevating brand presence across the UK. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new points of sale, managing key wholesale accounts, and driving brand growth through integrated sales and marketing strategies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy & Account Management

• Identify and secure new wholesale partners and retail locations aligned with brand positioning
• Manage and grow relationships with existing stockists and retail partners
• Negotiate commercial terms, sales targets, and promotional support
• Monitor sell-through performance and provide strategic guidance to partners
• Conduct regular market visits and competitor analysis

Marketing & Brand Development

• Develop and execute marketing plans to support product launches and seasonal campaigns
• Collaborate with brand principals and creative teams to ensure consistent brand messaging
• Oversee visual merchandising standards and in-store brand presentation
• Coordinate PR, influencer outreach, and digital marketing initiatives
• Support events, trade shows, and client activations

Reporting & Collaboration

• Track and report on sales performance, ROI, and market trends
• Work closely with logistics, finance, and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations
• Provide feedback to brand partners on market reception and opportunities.

Profile

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sales and marketing within luxury retail or wholesale (preferably watches, jewellery, or fashion)
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
• Understanding of luxury brand positioning and customer expectations
• Proficiency in CRM, Excel, and marketing tools
• Willingness to travel within the UK for partner visits and events.