- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Watches of Switzerland Group
Watches of Switzerland Group is a leading luxury watch and jewellery retailer, with a distinguished presence in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its portfolio includes Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and Mayors, bringing together specialist expertise and enduring relationships with prestigious watchmakers and jewellery houses. As an employer, the Group offers career paths across retail, client service, watch servicing, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its professional environment places emphasis on product knowledge, attentive service and long-term client relationships, appealing to individuals who combine commercial acumen with a genuine appreciation of craftsmanship and the exacting standards of luxury retail.
Watches of Switzerland Group is seeking a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser for its Merchandising Department in Leicester. The role supports the Assistant Merchandiser with strategy delivery, purchasing plans and controls, and merchandise intake and distribution, while contributing to business, revenue and margin objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist and support the Assistant Merchandiser in delivering the department’s strategy.
- Support the planning, control and monitoring of purchases.
- Ensure correct processes and procedures are followed for merchandise intake and distribution to maximise sales and profit in assigned departments.
- Deliver agreed business, revenue and margin objectives within the area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Evidence of coordinating competing priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
- Understanding of the retail environment, especially merchandising, from a head-office perspective.
- Analytical ability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Leicester, England, UK.
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Benefits
Holiday Purchase Scheme; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; 24/7 Virtual GP service; Share Save Scheme; birthday leave; free wellbeing tools; generous discount scheme; enhanced maternity pay.
Culture
Watches of Switzerland Group combines a passion for fine watchmaking with the commercial energy of a luxury retail environment, where product expertise and attentive client service are central to employees’ work. Its multi-brand setting encourages continuous learning, collaboration across showroom and support teams, and the cultivation of lasting client relationships.
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