Sr. Sales & Purchasing Advisor
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002 it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands including Rolex Omega IWC and more plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.
Responsibilities
- Managing inquiries on our watches via a first come first served queue (by both phone & email) and delivering timely responses
- Buying selling and negotiating prices of watches including trade-ins to secure a deal with the best possible margin
- Ensuring compliance with sales financial and security procedures as outlined by HQ
- Demonstrating excellent customer service skills providing our clients with the best possible pre-owned watch buying/selling experience
- Managing the sales/purchasing processes from beginning to end; contact conversion and aftersales
- Understanding internal procedures from the moment we receive a watch to the moment it is delivered to the end client
- Handling live orders post payment and dealing with aftersales queries from your clients
Qualifications
- Experience working with Key Performance Indicators such as first reply time speed of phone answer and meeting sales/purchasing targets
- Exceptional knowledge of not only watch brands but specific models offered by them
- Knowledge of the inner workings of timepieces including quartz automatic and manual wind movements
- Ability to negotiate (ideally with a trade-in involved)
- Ability to take in technical information and follow instructions/directions precisely
- Results driven and motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Very personable and polite
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workload
- Strong communication skills and confidence via email and phone
- Ability to adhere to the WF & Co policies and procedures document as well as Health and Safety procedures
- Experience working with customers on a one to one basis on high ticket items
- Email and phone sales experience is a MUST
Whats in it for you
- You will embark on an exciting new venture in New York which will enable you to grow yourself within the luxury retail space
- Gain valuable experience working in a multi-brand multi-channel sales environment
- Various company benefits with a generous commission scheme
KPIs and Targets
- Units sold (per month)
- Units purchased (per month)
- Negotiation/discount percentage control
- Email reply times/speed of answer on phones
- Client testimonials via Trustpilot and Google
- Conversion rate
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We Offer
Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical dental and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance disability benefits and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance our total rewards include paid time off a wellness reimbursement benefit and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off supporting initiatives that drive change.
At Richemont We Craft the Future!
Expected Salary Range:$28 - $31.This role is commission eligible.
Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewellery, luxury watches and writing instruments. The Group's luxury interests encompass several of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry including Cartier, ... View more