Jewellery And Watches Shop Manager Hospitality & Retail Managers
SaveWhat Does a Jewellery And Watches Shop Manager Do?
Jewellery and watches shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
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Employment Law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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Skills You Need to Become a Jewellery And Watches Shop Manager
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EssentialEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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EssentialTypes Of Watches knowledge
Types of wristwatches, such as mechanical and quartz, their features and functions, such as calendar, chronograph, water resistance, etc.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Precious Metals knowledge
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Diamonds knowledge
Key characteristics of diamonds that affect their value: carat weight, cut, colour and clarity.
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EssentialJewellery Product Categories knowledge
Categories in which various types of jewellery can be found such as diamond fashion jewellery or diamond bridal jewellery.
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EssentialSales Activities knowledge
The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing …
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAdvise Customers On Jewellery And Watches skill
Provide customers with detailed advice on watches and pieces of jewellery available in the store. Explain about different brands and models and their characteristics and features. Recommend and provide personal …
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialApply Procurement skill
Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Purchasing And Contracting Regulations skill
Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.
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EssentialEnsure Correct Goods Labelling skill
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialEstimate Value Of Used Jewellery And Watches skill
Assess used metal (gold, silver) and gems (diamonds, emeralds) based on age and current market rates.
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EssentialHandle Sensitive Products skill
Properly store and present sensitive products, taking care of relevant factors like temperature, light exposure, moisture levels, etc.
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Suppliers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialManage Theft Prevention skill
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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EssentialManaging A Business With Great Care skill
Detailed and thorough treatment of transactions, compliance with regulations and supervision of employees, safeguarding a smooth running of daily operations.
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EssentialMaximise Sales Revenues skill
Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.
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EssentialMeasure Customer Feedback skill
Evaluate customer's comments in order to find out whether customers feel satisfied or dissatisfied with the product or service.
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EssentialMonitor Customer Service skill
Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.
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EssentialNegotiate Buying Conditions skill
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
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EssentialNegotiate Sales Contracts skill
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
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EssentialObtain Relevant Licenses skill
Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.
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EssentialOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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EssentialOversee Promotional Sales Prices skill
Ensure that sale prices and promotions are passed through the register as they should.
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EssentialRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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EssentialSet Sales Goals skill
Set sales goals and objectives to be reached by a sales team within a period of time such as the target amount of sales made and new customers found.
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EssentialSet Up Pricing Strategies skill
Apply methods used for setting product value taking into consideration market conditions, competitor actions, input costs, and others.
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EssentialStudy Sales Levels Of Products skill
Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, …
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EssentialSupervise Merchandise Displays skill
Work closely together with visual display staff to decide how items should be displayed, in order to maximise customer interest and product sales.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialCalculate Value Of Gems skill
Determine appraised value of gemstones such as diamonds and pearls; study price guides, market fluctuations and grades of rarity.
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EssentialRead Hallmarks skill
Read and understand stamps on metal object to indicate the purity, date of production, and producer of the item.
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalEnsure Conformance To Jewel Design Specifications skill
Examine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.
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OptionalEstimate Cost Of Jewellery And Watches' Maintenance skill
Estimate the total cost for the maintenance of watches or pieces of jewellery.
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OptionalConduct Jewellery Market Research skill
Conduct market research in order to identify which types of jewellery items are popular at a specific time: earrings, rings, neckwear, wrist wear, etc.
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OptionalHandle Jewellery And Watches Insurance Claims skill
Provide assistance to customers whose watches or jewelleries have been stolen or damaged. Communicate with insurance companies in order to quickly replace or refund items.
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