Assistant Store Manager
About us
Tom Wood is a Norwegian jewellery house founded in 2013 by Mona Jensen, and our Company consists of approximately 60 employees across Oslo, Tokyo, and Barcelona.
Rooted in Scandinavian aesthetic principles of innovation and functionality, our jewellery house is known for its contemporary and distinctive design. With a commitment to responsible practices and quality, jewellery from Tom Wood is crafted to last a long time with the lowest environmental impact as possible.
About the role
At Tom Wood the Assistant Store Manager plays a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of the store, working with the Store Manager to ensure teams are focused to deliver excellent customer service, motivating to secure commercial targets and making decisions that control profitability, and acting as a role model of highest standard of professionalism.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be motivated by sales targets, hold a dedication to providing elevated and memorable experiences in a store setting, with a passion to lead and support teams to success, using warm, encouraging and empathic communication.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional service that builds long-term customer loyalty and promotes future sales opportunities
- Ensure the Tom Wood service standards are consistently upheld across the team
- Support, inspire and motivate teams to achieve and exceed individual and store sales goals, using KPIs to drive commercial strategies
- Lead by example in product and brand knowledge, supporting to educate teams on material choices, care, repairs, and customisation options
- Drive clientelling initiatives, private appointments, and VIP event invitations
- Oversee smooth store operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and health & safety regulations
- Maintain an impeccable store environment, including Visual Merchandising and back of house
- Support stock management, replenishment, and stocktakes
- Suggest and collaborate on promotional activities and in-store events
- Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff with focus on talent development and retention
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
We are looking for someone who
- Experience in a commercial sales environment, working towards specific commercial goals
- Experience motivating teams to achieve commercial success
- Demonstrated ability to use empathy when managing interpersonal relationships
- Curiosity to listen to diverse perspectives and confidence to make decisions
- Experience with clientelling and CRM
- Previous experience with jewellery, luxury fashion or premium fragrance & beauty is a bonus, or high end hospitality
- Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language is essential. Additional knowledge of Mandarin or Japanese is desired
About you
- Available to work in a store setting, standing for extended periods of time
- Available to work weekends and holidays as required, with uninterrupted availability in December
Why join us
- Be part of a globally recognised brand dedicated to quality and responsibility
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values your contribution
- Grow with us through ongoing training and development opportunities
- Competitive benefits package, including pension scheme and sales bonus
Application deadline: August 27. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Department
- Retail
- Locations
- Tom Wood Store
Tom Wood Store
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