Audemars Piguet Boutique Director
- Location
- SydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Audemars Piguet Boutique Director in Sydney, Australia. Lead the brand's flagship boutique, drive HNW clienteling and deliver luxury retail excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive overall boutique performance, traffic, market share and profitability in Australia's luxury retail environment
- Deliver an exceptional and highly personalized customer experience across the entire client journey, consistent with Audemars Piguet brand standards
- Establish the boutique as a brand ambassador and premier destination for high-net-worth and top-tier clients
- Implement retail strategies, guidelines and processes to ensure operational excellence and KPI achievement
- Build and develop a high-value client base through strategic acquisition, segmentation and long-term relationship management
- Define and execute client engagement strategies including targeted activations, partnerships and leveraging personal networks within the luxury ecosystem
- Manage the client database (CRM) to support client development and foster ongoing engagement
- Monitor boutique performance metrics, sales pipeline and conversion rates to drive commercial results
- Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions
- Lead, coach and develop boutique team members to ensure engagement, performance and objective achievement
- Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration and operational excellence
- Maintain a strong on-floor presence to ensure excellence in service, storytelling and luxury client experiences
- Oversee boutique operations to ensure seamless execution and alignment with corporate brand standards
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align local activities with regional and global priorities
- Ensure full compliance with internal policies, operational standards and corporate governance requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in luxury retail or hospitality with significant leadership responsibilities
- Proven leadership experience managing boutique or flagship retail environments with strong commercial accountability
- Strong client-centric mindset with extensive experience engaging high-net-worth and VIP clientele
- Established network within Australia's luxury and high-end ecosystem
- Demonstrated sales and business acumen with proven ability to drive performance, manage KPIs and deliver results
- Strong experience in client development, events management and relationship building within luxury environments
- Proven leadership skills with ability to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams
- Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach to operating in launch or growth-stage environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with influence and stakeholder engagement capability
- Strong analytical mindset with solid understanding of business performance and client metrics
- Proficiency with retail tools and CRM systems
- Willingness to travel within Australia and internationally when required
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in luxury retail or hospitality, including significant leadership and commercial responsibility. Candidates must demonstrate proven success managing boutique or flagship retail environments, cultivating high-net-worth clientele, and driving measurable business performance in competitive luxury markets.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Benefits
Audemars Piguet offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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