Richemont Area Sales Manager

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that houses a portfolio of high-end maisons across watches, jewellery, leather goods and selective retail. As an employer it operates with a maison-led model that balances heritage craftsmanship and commercial rigor, offering international career pathways across retail, wholesale and brand management.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead commercial performance for all Richemont boutiques and authorised retail partners across the Jeddah area, translating group targets into local action plans.
• Coach, develop and appraise store managers and sales teams to secure exceptional client service, consistent luxury standards and sustained sales growth.
• Define and deploy territory sales strategies, promotional calendars and clienteling initiatives in close collaboration with marketing, CRM and merchandising teams.
• Manage P&L accountability at the area level: drive sell‑through, optimise stock allocation, control expenses and protect margins.
• Monitor retail KPIs and produce timely sales, inventory and pipeline reports for senior management; recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with brand visual merchandising, store operations, loss prevention and local regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic clients, corporate accounts and key local partners to expand market share and brand affinity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of progressive responsibility in luxury retail sales management, ideally within watches, jewellery or premium leather goods.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing multi‑site operations and developing frontline retail teams.
• Commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, demand forecasting and inventory optimisation.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a customer-centric mindset and impeccable presentation standards.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders (marketing, merchandising, CRM, wholesale) and to influence at senior levels.

Skills

Experience

Typically requires 5+ years in luxury retail with at least 2 years in a multi‑store or regional management role demonstrating sustained sales and team development results.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Luxury Brand Management or equivalent; advanced management training or executive courses preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont cultivates a culture that values craftsmanship, heritage and entrepreneurial stewardship within each maison. The working environment is international and performance-driven, with an emphasis on mentorship, long-term career development and fidelity to luxury service standards.

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