Richemont Head of Retail
Richemont seeks a Head of Retail (Chloé) in Taipei to lead boutique operations, P&L and client experience for the brand.
Overview
Richemont is a Switzerland‑based luxury goods holding company that manages a portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and fashion. The group is known for stewardship of heritage brands, emphasis on craftsmanship and a long‑term, maisons‑centred approach to brand development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the retail strategy for Chloé in Taipei to maximise sales, margin and brand presence across the boutique network.
- Own boutique P&L, sales forecasts, promotional planning and commercial performance metrics.
- Lead boutique operations and visual merchandising to ensure flawless adherence to brand standards and elevated client experience.
- Develop, mentor and recruit retail leadership and boutique teams; set individual and team KPIs and performance development plans.
- Align retail activities with regional and global functions (merchandising, supply chain, CRM, marketing and digital) to optimise stock flow and omnichannel client journeys.
- Implement clienteling and CRM initiatives to grow high‑value client relationships and lifetime value.
- Manage store opening/relocation projects, local partnerships and contract negotiations as required.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in luxury retail with responsibility for multi‑store operations and P&L accountability.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable track record of driving sales growth and margin improvement in ready‑to‑wear and/or leather goods.
- Deep understanding of luxury client service, visual merchandising and boutique standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate with regional and global teams.
- Fluency in Mandarin and English; excellent spoken and written communication.
- Willingness to travel regionally as required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 8+ years in luxury retail with progressive responsibility and at least 4–5 years in senior store/retail leadership or regional management roles, preferably within womenswear or leather goods brands and with experience in Greater China/Taiwan markets.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, fashion or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. Cerulean lists 78 open roles in Taipei, including 3 posted recently. The broader Taipei area accounts for 97 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Taiwan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 123 open positions, with 4 posted this week.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a maisons‑first culture that prizes craftsmanship, long‑term brand building and meticulous client service. The workplace is international and collaborative, with high standards for product knowledge, presentation and commercial discipline.
About Cerulean
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