Laings Launches Recruitment Drive ahead of new Southampton Showroom Opening

4th August 2023

10am - 2pm

One of the UK’s leading luxury jewellery retailers, Laings, has announced a widespread recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its relocated showroom in Southampton later this year.

The family-owned retailer is looking for at least 10 talented individuals to join the team at Laings’ new 9,000sqft showroom located in the city’s fashionable Westquay shopping centre. The new recruits will join a wider team of 20 fine jewellery and luxury watch experts, who will transfer across to the expanded site from the existing Laings showroom.

Laings is looking for talented professionals to fill the following roles:

Diamond Manager
Watch Manager
Sales Consultants (Watches)
Sales Consultants (Jewellery)
Service Consultant
Jewellery Designer
Watchmaker
Watch Technician
Store Host
Store Administrator

Each individual will have the opportunity to advance their career in the luxury industry with one of the UK’s most prestigious brands. They will be provided with continued access to training and development opportunities to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to deliver the very best in store experience for new and existing customers. This continued training will help guide them through each client purchase offering sound, specialist advice, whilst celebrating their special occasions with them.

Jill Aniola, HR Director at Laings said:

“We are delighted to be able to create new jobs within the thriving city of Southampton. New team members are invited to become part of an exciting industry that has so much to offer, with thorough training opportunities available. Working together, they will be part of unforgettable experiences, taking the next steps of their career in a unique and luxurious environment.”

The large-scale expansion of the family-run business’ footprint comes after Laings announced plans for an investment programme to elevate and expand its bricks and mortar showrooms throughout the UK, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, and its future flagship in Glasgow.

Laings is focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures individuality and enables personal and professional career growth. From unrivalled industry training to discounts on some of the UK’s leading retailers, Laings has built its approach to benefits around its employees to ensure their happiness, health, and wellbeing. The benefits programme is designed to be flexible, meaning that employees can choose those which best match their individual needs, through Laings bespoke benefits platform.

For more information on all the positions at Laings Southampton visit: www.laingsuk.com