Chanel High-End Manager, Watches & Fine Jewelry
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches and fine jewelry. The brand is known for exacting standards of craftsmanship, heritage-led creativity and discreet, highly personalised client service across an international retail network.
Chanel — High-End Manager, Watches & Fine Jewelry in Hong Kong. Lead boutique operations, sales and VIP client relationships for luxury timepieces and jewellery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily boutique operations for the Watches & Fine Jewelry category, ensuring flawless execution of brand standards and visual merchandising.
- Drive sales performance against targets through active participation in selling, team coaching and performance management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with high-net-worth and VIP clients; manage bespoke clienteling strategies and after-sales service.
- Recruit, train and mentor a multi-disciplinary sales team; set objectives, conduct regular feedback and ensure career development.
- Oversee inventory control, stock replenishment and secure handling of high-value merchandise in compliance with loss-prevention protocols.
- Plan and execute in-store events, private viewings and product launches in collaboration with regional marketing and wholesale teams.
- Analyse sales KPIs, create forecasts and implement action plans to optimise profitability and sell-through by SKU and segment.
- Liaise with regional headquarters on assortment, pricing, client requests and bespoke commissions to preserve brand positioning.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in luxury retail management with responsibility for watches and/or fine jewelry.
- Demonstrable success managing sales targets and developing relationships with high-net-worth clients.
- Strong leadership experience with history of recruiting, coaching and retaining high-performing teams.
- Excellent commercial acumen, inventory management and familiarity with luxury retail KPIs.
- Fluent business communication in English; additional regional languages advantageous (not specified in source).
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years in luxury retail with specific exposure to watches and fine jewelry; at least 2 years in a managerial or senior supervisory role responsible for boutique performance and team leadership.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business, luxury retail, hospitality or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and a service-led approach tailored to elite clientele. Employees are expected to combine commercial rigour with refined product knowledge and an appreciation for the maison’s heritage and aesthetic.
About Cerulean
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