MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Regional After Sales Service Manager is responsible for the main following activities:
1. Workbench Operations – Maintenance & Repair of Hermès Timepieces
- Perform technical interventions across a wide range of timepieces, including quartz, mechanical, manufacture movements, small complications, high complications, and jewelry watches.
- Execute case and bracelet finishing operations, such as polishing, satin‑brushing, and sandblasting, while strictly adhering to Hermès finishing high standards.
- Manage the Hong Kong workshop with full autonomy, ensuring all watchmaking tools, equipment, and spare parts are properly organized, secured, maintained, and inventoried.
- Oversee the execution of all after‑sales interventions, guaranteeing the expected level of quality and ensuring that turnaround times meet Hermès requirements.
- Fill in all needed information in the Hermès Care after‑sales IT application and provide training and support to internal and external workshops for its proper use.
- To train internal and external watchmakers on Hermès watches and calibers to the Hermès level of requirement and excellence.
- Act as the technical reference for the Asia‑Pacific region, providing expertise, guidance, and support on all watchmaking matters.
2. Regional Management – Aftersales Oversight for Asia Pacific
- Oversee aftersales operations across some Asia-Pacific markets (Australia; Thailand; Philippines; Indonesia; Vietnam; Malaysia; China; Korea; Singapore; Taiwan).
- Ensure internal and external workshops operate efficiently and meet Hermès high quality, safety, and service standards.
- Manage spare parts distribution to all workshops, workshop communication flows, and coordination with boutiques.
- Deliver technical training for internal and external watchmakers, as well as retail teams.
- Represent the brand in seminars, commercial events, and training programs to reinforce after-sales processes and standards.
- Serve as the primary regional contact for all after-sales topics.
3. People Management – Leadership of Watchmaking Teams in Hong Kong & Macau
- Provide direct managerial leadership to the watchmaking team in Hong Kong and oversight of aftersales operations in Hong Kong and Macau.
- Monitor workshop productivity, quality performance, and compliance with safety and operational guidelines.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, skills development, and performance management.
- Foster employee engagement and maintain a strong, craftsmanship-focused workshop culture.
- Act as the key operational reference for internal teams and boutiques to ensure consistent delivery of Hermès aftersales excellence.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Technical Qualifications
- Completion and/or certification from a recognized watchmaking program (e.g., WOSTEP or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a Senior Watchmaker or Workshop Manager.
- High level of dexterity, precision, and focus required to handle small and delicate components.
- Proven experience in the luxury timepiece industry is preferred.
Technical Performance Expectations
- Ability to work efficiently under time constraints and meet weekly productivity targets.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Tools & Systems
- Good working knowledge of standard IT tools (e.g., MS Office).
- Ability to maintain high levels of data accuracy and confidentiality when handling client information.
Communication & Soft Skills
- Good oral and written English.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet service levels and client expectation
PROFILE
- Conscientious, flexible, and versatile, with a strong sense of responsibility and pride in craftsmanship.
- Meticulous and accurate, delivering consistently high‑quality workmanship on all repair and service operations.
- Strong organizational skills, able to meet lead times, manage priorities, and maintain productivity while respecting established processes.
- Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities, with a strong capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure technical reliability.
- Autonomous and self‑motivated, while also enjoying teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge‑sharing.
- Highly customer‑focused, committed to delivering outstanding service and ensuring complete client satisfaction.
Strong communication skills, with good oral and written English.