Head of Buying - Luxury Watches

Job description / Role

Job Opportunity: Senior Buyer – Luxury Watches

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join a prestigious luxury watch brand. If you have a passion for fine timepieces, a strong network within the watch industry, and a proven track record in buying for luxury brands, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the buying process for exclusive luxury watch collections.
- Analyze market trends and consumer preferences in the luxury watch sector.
- Build and maintain relationships with key watchmakers and suppliers.
- Drive sales performance through strategic buying decisions.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of luxury watches to contribute to the growth and success of a leading brand.

As the ideal candidate for the Senior Buyer role in luxury watches, you are a highly experienced professional with a deep passion for fine timepieces and a comprehensive understanding of the luxury watch market. You combine creativity, strong business acumen, and an extensive industry network, enabling you to identify emerging trends and curate the finest collections for discerning customers.

Experience & Skills:

- You have 5+ years of experience in buying for luxury watch brands or high-end retail, with a focus on timepieces.
- You excel in forecasting trends, analyzing market data, and making strategic buying decisions that drive sales and profitability within the luxury watch sector.
- Your negotiation skills are strong, allowing you to secure favorable terms and build lasting relationships with key watchmakers, suppliers, and stakeholders in the luxury watch industry.
- You have extensive experience managing seasonal buying cycles, ensuring that exclusive watch collections are delivered on time while maintaining brand quality and exclusivity standards.
- You have a keen understanding of luxury consumer behavior and are adept at influencing customer preferences for high-end timepieces.
- You are proficient in inventory management, pricing strategies, and analyzing product performance, with a focus on premium watches.
- Your communication, organizational, and leadership skills enable you to collaborate effectively with internal teams and influence key business decisions.

Personal Attributes:

- You are passionate about luxury watches and have a discerning eye for spotting emerging trends and innovative designs in the horology world.
- You are detail-oriented, ensuring product quality and craftsmanship align with the brand’s high standards and customer expectations.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate strong commercial instincts tailored to the luxury watch market.
- You are adaptable and forward-thinking, able to anticipate shifts in the watch industry and evolving customer demands.
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to curate and deliver exceptional luxury watch collections, playing a key part in the brand's continued success and elevating its position in the luxury timepiece market. You will be instrumental in shaping the product offerings and exceeding customer expectations in the world of fine horology.

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.