Richemont Assistant Boutique Director
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group comprising maisons renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, heritage and design across watches, jewellery and accessories. The group operates an international retail network and invests in talent development, brand stewardship and elevated client experiences.
Richemont is hiring an Assistant Boutique Director in Los Angeles (Melrose) to support boutique operations, drive sales and lead the client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Boutique Director in day-to-day management of the Melrose boutique, ensuring seamless retail operations and adherence to brand standards.
- Drive sales performance and KPI achievement through active selling, clienteling and targeted coaching of the sales team.
- Recruit, develop and coach boutique staff; conduct regular performance reviews and deliver ongoing training to maintain luxury service standards.
- Manage inventory control, stock replenishment and visual merchandising to optimize presentation and availability.
- Ensure flawless client experience through personalised service, appointment management and follow-up clienteling activities.
- Oversee administrative duties including scheduling, payroll input, cash handling procedures and compliance with loss-prevention policies.
- Analyse sales reports and market trends to recommend action plans and local merchandising initiatives.
- Represent the brand at in-store and local events, enhancing brand visibility and building community relationships.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in luxury retail management or assistant management roles, with demonstrable success in meeting sales targets.
- Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, mentoring and developing boutique teams.
- Excellent commercial acumen and experience analysing retail KPIs, sales forecasting and inventory metrics.
- High standards of client service and polished interpersonal skills suitable for high-net-worth clientele.
- Availability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak trade periods; flexibility for events and trainings.
- Multilingualism (Spanish or a second language) is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–6 years of progressive experience in luxury retail, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant-manager capacity; experience with high-value product categories preferred.
Education
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and client-centric service, where attention to detail and heritage are paramount. The retail environment emphasizes professional development, cross-maison collaboration and high standards of presentation and hospitality.
About Cerulean
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