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

Clienteling and VIP relationship management Luxury merchandising and visual standards Sales coaching and team leadership Inventory control and loss-prevention procedures Sales forecasting and KPI analysis Event execution and private client experiences Exceptional product knowledge of watches and high jewelry

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

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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Chanel

Chanel High-End Manager, Watches & Fine Jewelry

Hong Kong, China

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