Richemont Watchmaking Marketing Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group comprising multiple maisons renowned for jewellery, leather goods and watchmaking. As an employer, Richemont offers exposure to heritage brands and haute‑horlogerie maisons, operating across global markets with an emphasis on craftsmanship, brand stewardship and long‑term creative development.
Richemont seeks a Watchmaking Marketing Manager in Tokyo to lead strategy and team for the luxury watches category.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive category growth vision, business planning, and mid-long term strategic articulation, serving as the internal reference for watches category direction and performance objectives
- Develop compelling product category business plans at network and client levels using internal and external analytical tools; articulate financial figures aligned with company vision and category ambitions
- Lead strategic projects and brand activations, demonstrating expertise in category and brand positioning while contributing to Cartier Japan's strategic vision and market execution
- Oversee multiple complex projects involving various specializations; proactively manage stakeholder interactions and optimize project delivery across different timelines and scales
- Actively contribute to Japan strategic plan development, providing valuable insights and proposals grounded in local market understanding and brand heritage
- Propose and prototype innovative brand experiences that build on the Maison's legacy while responding to contemporary client expectations
- Recruit, manage, and develop the Watchmaking Marketing team; set clear direction across projects and maintain frequent communication with direct reports
- Foster a collaborative culture that values feedback, personal development, and team well-being; lead by example with strong accountability and transparency
- Maintain cross-cultural and cross-organizational communication internally and externally; facilitate clear feedback and demonstrate empathy in team interactions
Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Japanese (required); French or additional languages preferred
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, PowerBI, and SAP
- Demonstrated expertise in watchmaking or luxury timepiece category marketing
- Proven experience leading marketing teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong track record of developing and executing category strategies in luxury retail or related sectors
Skills
Experience
Substantial professional experience in luxury marketing, category management, or related strategic roles, with demonstrated success building category strategies and leading marketing teams in a complex, multi-brand environment. Prior experience in watchmaking, horology, or high-end timepiece marketing is highly valued. Experience managing global and regional marketing initiatives with exposure to both strategic planning and tactical execution is expected.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that values heritage, meticulous craftsmanship and long‑term brand cultivation. The workplace emphasizes collaboration across international maisons, offering opportunities to work on high‑impact creative projects within a tradition‑driven, luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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