Cartier Head of Commercial Area
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a globally recognised maison renowned for its haute-joaillerie, watchmaking and luxury accessories. As part of the Richemont Group, Cartier combines deep heritage, artisanal savoir-faire and an international retail footprint. The employer fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between product, retail and marketing teams to preserve craftsmanship while driving commercial growth.
Cartier Head of Commercial Area in London | Lead boutique portfolio and drive commercial excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead commercial performance, sales, and profitability targets across all boutiques and external PoS/Partners, setting and monitoring annual, quarterly, and monthly objectives
- Drive and monitor overall area turnover and manage budget control, including selling costs and travel & entertainment (T&E) expenses
- Develop and implement action plans for boutique leaders and partners to elevate business and image in alignment with Maison strategy and regional KPIs
- Negotiate commercial terms with partners, ensuring consistency, legal compliance, and contractual adherence across all boutiques, department stores, and external partners
- Train and coach boutique leaders and external partners on Cartier performance metrics, commercial excellence, product knowledge, and client engagement protocols
- Oversee and analyze Client Satisfaction Barometer metrics to ensure high service standards and implement corrective actions
- Maintain regular in-store and PoS presence to verify merchandising implementation, stock levels, grooming standards, and optimal boutique operations
- Lead team recruitment processes for boutique profiles and provide on-site mentoring to boutique leaders to foster professional growth and leadership capabilities
- Monitor competitor activities through market intelligence and mystery shopper programs to identify opportunities for improving client satisfaction and defending market share
- Manage commercial omni-channel projects, stock allocation, visual merchandising, and client activation initiatives across the portfolio
- Provide on-site support for brand activities, events, pop-ins, exhibitions, boutique openings, relocations, and renovation initiatives
Qualifications
- Proven experience in senior commercial roles with prior boutique management background
- Strong project management capabilities with a track record of successfully leading complex initiatives from conception to completion
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
- Experience managing complex and mature teams in a retail or luxury environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders
- Deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscapes
- Ability to work collaboratively within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams
- Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a significant advantage
- Self-motivated with a strong team player mentality and high learning agility
Skills
Experience
Proven track record in senior commercial roles within luxury retail or high-end retail environment, ideally with prior experience managing boutique portfolios or multi-site commercial operations. Demonstrated success in leading complex teams, driving sales performance, and implementing strategic commercial initiatives across regional or multi-location networks.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
Cartier combines an atelier mentality with global commercial ambition, valuing meticulous craftsmanship, refined client service and discretion. The workplace culture emphasises cross-functional collaboration, high standards of excellence and a client-centric approach typical of heritage luxury maisons.
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