Richemont Senior Manager, Store Development & Planning
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont Senior Manager, Store Development & Planning in New York. Lead retail expansion and portfolio strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead store development strategy and execution across assigned geographic markets
- Identify and evaluate potential retail locations for new store openings or relocations
- Develop and maintain comprehensive store portfolio plans aligned with brand positioning and financial objectives
- Collaborate with merchandising, operations, and finance teams on store design and profitability initiatives
- Manage real estate contracts, lease negotiations, and landlord relationships
- Monitor store performance metrics and market trends to inform expansion decisions
- Oversee the execution timeline and budget for new store openings and major refurbishments
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in retail or luxury goods store development
- Proven track record of successful store openings and portfolio optimization
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency in real estate market analysis and financial modeling
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in retail store development, luxury goods retail operations, or real estate portfolio management. Demonstrated success in leading store expansion initiatives and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field required. MBA or advanced retail management certification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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