Cartier International Merchandiser, Watches
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.
Cartier Paris seeks International Merchandiser for watches (fixed-term maternity cover). Drive global category strategy and sales performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deploy merchandising activity processes and tools in close collaboration with cross-functional partners including Product Marketing, Commercial, Operations, and regional teams
- Analyze category performance data including sales by product typology, collection, geography, and boutique to inform optimization recommendations and collection planning
- Monitor sales forecasts and KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive growth initiatives through inventory rebalancing and rapid action plans
- Define and maintain assortment guidelines for all product offerings and new launches, ensuring consistent execution across all markets
- Contribute to space planning and visual display recommendations aligned with product strategy and regional client needs
- Lead product launch strategies by determining network scope, quantities, assortments, and phasing; ensure consistent execution across markets
- Serve as operational liaison between Product Marketing and Commercial teams, translating product strategy into concrete actions for local teams
- Support and mentor local teams to achieve established performance targets
- Organize showroom operations on a project-based model, consolidate regional launch strategies and quantities while balancing global equilibrium with regional execution priorities
Qualifications
- Business School or Engineering degree graduate
- Minimum 3–5 years of merchandising or buying experience in central and/or local roles
- Demonstrated expertise in the hard luxury sector, international experience, and retail environment
- Advanced analytical and synthesis skills with strong performance orientation
- Proactive mindset with solution-focused and results-driven approach
- Strong organizational autonomy, execution discipline, and operational rigor
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative team skills
- Fluent English and French (mandatory); additional language skills advantageous
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of merchandising or buying experience in central and/or regional roles, with demonstrated expertise in hard luxury or retail environments preferred.
Education
Business School or Engineering degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.
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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