Van Cleef & Arpels Product Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €50,000–60,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels Product Manager, Milan Italy. Lead product strategy, launches, and sales optimization for the Italian luxury jewelry market. €50–60K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as ambassador for marketing and product strategy within the Italian market, ensuring alignment with global Maison directives
- Lead product launches at the local level utilizing the complete marketing toolkit including boutique animations, visual merchandising, media, events, and PR campaigns
- Develop and propose local sales budgets, Latest Estimates, and forecasts by product category and boutique location
- Monitor monthly sales performance, analyze local market trends, and define collaborative action plans with the retail team
- Manage product assortment decisions and stock optimization, including model stocks, inventory allocation, and boutique range planning
- Coordinate boutique training on new product lines and adapt training materials to address local market needs
- Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback on new collections, conduct post-event analyses, and prepare regular performance reports
- Benchmark competitive landscape and provide strategic recommendations on local market positioning
- Manage pricing validation, oversee special orders coordination, and address pricing discrepancies across channels
- Liaise with boutique teams to collect market feedback, ensure consistency with local needs, and drive sales performance improvements
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in project management and sales forecasting within the luxury retail sector
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated market intelligence acumen
- Excellent coordination and collaboration skills with ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships
- Deep understanding of the Italian luxury market environment and competitive dynamics
- Experience with product launches and retail animation strategies in a premium or luxury context
- Proficiency in sales performance monitoring and inventory management
- Ability to develop and adapt marketing and sales support tools (launch documents, newsletters, event materials)
Skills
Experience
Solid professional background in product management, sales operations, or marketing within the luxury goods or high-end retail sector. Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios, coordinating launches, and driving sales performance in a multi-boutique or multi-channel environment. Proven track record of collaborating effectively with retail teams and translating corporate strategy into local market execution.
Education
University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related discipline
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 50,000 to EUR 60,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual Bonus Plan, 8 EUR meal vouchers per working day, welfare benefits, CCNL Commercio collective agreement coverage
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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