Head of Jewellery

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Jewellery to join the Rainbowwave wholesale team in Camden, London. We are looking to bring on board a seasoned professional to manage a portfolio of Rainbowwave fine and fashion jewellery accounts.  The successful candidate will have previous experience working in fine jewellery, either agency or in-house. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a medium sized, wholesale team at a time of growth and to utilise their existing skill set in an autonomous and varied role.

The Role:

• Prospecting new clients on designated brands, working with territory managers to maximise reach out, as well as working alongside our Global Sales Director with the team on wider jewellery prospection.
• Setting budgets for forthcoming seasons on your accounts and collating all information for overview with the senior management team.
• During Sales campaign taking appointments each season for your accounts, ensuring all appointments are handled in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work directly with the brand's team in regards to, order confirmations, purchase orders, delivery updates, sales reporting etc.
• Collate sell through information.
• Develop sale strategies alongside our Global Sales Director
• Lead regular staff trainings to provide product knowledge and promote the brand’s culture in order to improve sales.
• Active participation and planning (alongside Global Sales Director) on market layouts, brand mix, new brands etc.
• Support all Sales members in reaching sales targets during sales campaigns.
• Work with the finance team to support annual budgeting and commission.

The Candidate:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Candidate must be based in London. 
• Proven ability to work independently from bottom to top.
• Dynamic and confident - ability to flex style to suit different clients and their needs.
• Global network of retail contacts to draw upon and proven experience in building relationships with key players.
• Excellent data and analytical skills to clearly demonstrate all sales activities.
• Emotionally intelligent with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and campaigns in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as part of a medium sized team. 

Please note that this role is located in London.  If you are an international applicant, please advise in the cover letter if you have the right to work in the UK.  All applications will be considered.