Celine Commercial Business Performance & Strategy Manager
CELINE — Commercial Business Performance & Strategy Manager in New York. Lead commercial analytics and strategic recommendations across retail, wholesale and e‑commerce.
Overview
CELINE is a French leather-goods and couture house renowned for its refined, minimalist aesthetic and commitment to craftsmanship. The brand operates within a global luxury retail ecosystem and is part of the LVMH group, offering a creative, fast-paced environment where commercial rigor and artistic vision intersect.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual commercial performance reports across retail, wholesale and e‑commerce, highlighting trends, anomalies and actionable recommendations.
- Manage distribution of retail reporting for corporate, regional and boutique locations, including store sales, budgets, revisions, bonus goals, sales associate productivity, traffic, conversion and other KPIs.
- Serve as a central data resource for commercial teams: guide stakeholders through complex data sources, articulate data limitations and frame analytical questions to generate relevant insights.
- Partner with data engineering and business intelligence teams to troubleshoot data issues, enhance data pipelines and ensure accuracy and reliability of reporting.
- Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to support strategic decision making (revenue growth initiatives, traffic optimization, content performance, partnership assessment) and prepare executive presentations for business reviews.
- Proactively identify emerging trends and growth opportunities and translate analytical findings into clear, prioritized strategic recommendations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience; prior experience in retail performance analysis or within the luxury/fashion sector preferred.
- Background in retail, planning or finance strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with PowerBI; skilled with reporting systems and distribution workflows.
- Exceptional analytical rigor, strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear recommendations.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and retail teams.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, flexibility to work retail hours including evenings/weekends, and willingness to travel as required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience, with prior exposure to retail performance analysis; luxury and retail industry experience is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 498 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 19 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 610 open positions — 21 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 2.262 open roles in USA, including 71 added in the last 48 hours.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 95,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity; medical, dental and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contribution.
Culture
CELINE cultivates a culture that blends creative excellence with commercial discipline, where craftsmanship and minimalism inform product and brand decisions. The workplace is international, collaborative and fast‑paced, with high standards for quality and a strong focus on professional development within the LVMH ecosystem.
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.