Richemont Sales Associate
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Switzerland-based luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of high-end maisons across watches, jewelry and writing instruments. As an employer, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with global retail and boutique operations, offering employees exposure to iconic products, elevated client service standards and cross-border career mobility within the group's maisons.
Richemont is hiring a Sales Associate at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA — luxury retail role focused on client advisory and sales performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service to a discerning luxury clientele and build long-term relationships through proactive clienteling.
- Achieve and exceed individual and boutique sales targets while maintaining high conversion and average transaction values.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge and communicate technical and design attributes of watches and jewelry with authority and confidence.
- Process sales transactions accurately using the boutique point-of-sale system; manage cash handling and electronic payments following company procedures.
- Maintain boutique presentation and visual merchandising to strict brand standards; assist with stock intake, inventory control and back-of-house organisation.
- Support client events, private viewings and after-sales enquiries, liaising with internal teams (repairs, CRM, regional management) to ensure seamless service.
- Comply with company policies on loss prevention, product authenticity, data protection and regulatory requirements applicable to luxury retail.
Qualifications
- Professional, polished presentation and excellent interpersonal skills suited to high-net-worth clients.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and deliver measurable results in a retail environment.
- High degree of discretion and attention to detail when handling valuable merchandise and confidential client information.
- Flexible availability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of direct retail sales experience, preferably within the luxury watches, jewelry or premium accessories sector. Proven track record of developing client relationships and meeting sales objectives is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; formal training or certifications in luxury retail, horology, gemology or sales are advantageous but not required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Costa Mesa, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.
Culture
Richemont boutiques operate with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage and client service excellence. The workplace culture values refined presentation, mentorship from experienced sales professionals and opportunities to work across prestigious maisons within the Richemont group.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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