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Boutique Director-Chicago

Richemont
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Van Cleef & Arpels is seeking a Boutique Director with a bachelor's degree in a related field and multi-unit or high-volume experience in luxury retail or hospitality.
  • Candidates should have strong computer skills and excellent communication abilities, along with a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • The Boutique Director will be responsible for managing and enhancing the boutique, developing sales, and ensuring high-quality service.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $165,000, and it is bonus eligible.
  • Candidates must possess at least several years of relevant experience, preferably in a luxury retail environment.

Who are we?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.

Are you a good match?

The ideal candidate for the Boutique Director role is required to have a bachelor's degree in a related field. Master’s degree in business is preferred. This candidate must have Multi-Unit or High-Volume Experience, ideally in Luxury Retail or Hospitality. They should demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize them effectively. Strong computer skills in SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are essential, along with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. The candidate should be willing to travel in the US market and abroad up to 50% of the time, work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, and be able to endure long periods of standing, Fluency in French or Mandarin would be a valuable asset.

What are we expecting from you?

Reporting to the Regional Retail Director, you will be responsible for the successful management and enhancement of their boutique, with the main objective of developing sales, growing the sales team, and reaching a consistent and sustainable high quality of service.

In this role, you will:

• Project and produce the sales as defined in the store action plan developed with the Senior Vice President, Retail and Regional Director focusing on short-term and long-term strategic and financial objectives to achieve; spearheads management and strategic development, including High Jewelry
• Enhance quality and maintain integrity of the Van Cleef & Arpels image in the store's market
• Identify success profiles and talent planning in order to define career paths and promote advancement, while monitoring and supervising Boutique team members
• Generate new clients while developing new and innovative business ideas
• Represents Van Cleef & Arpels at meetings, events, charity dinners and other work-related functions in both U.S. and abroad. Extensive travel involved
• Manage optimal levels of inventories and model stock in coordination with the Supply Chain Department
• Initiate activities for new product launches, events and activities to enhance visibility in the market and increase net sales
• Assist in developing store personnel's performance goals and, update management through reporting mechanisms. Provide the highest levels of customer service to support the growth of sales
• Attends international functions such as Codir Des Codir, Maison Committee, Retail Conferences, SIHH and High Jewelry trips with the President & CEO, Senior Vice President, Retail and Regional Director

More than a role…we recruit for a career!

By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how as well as trainings about our creations.

The recruitment process:

Please submit an application on-line. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and prior work experience.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

We Offer:

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Salary range: $150,000-$165,000

This role is bonus eligible....




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