Richemont Senior Retail Executive
- Location
- SeoulSeoulSouth Korea
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Richemont
A. Lange & Söhne is a haute horlogerie maison within the Richemont Group, renowned for technical precision, artisanal finishing and restrained German aesthetic. As part of Richemont, the brand combines family-style craftsmanship with the resources of a global luxury conglomerate, offering employees exposure to elite watchmaking, meticulous product knowledge and a client-centric retail environment.
Richemont seeks a Senior Retail Executive for A. Lange & Söhne in Seoul to lead boutique sales, client relations and team performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee boutique operations in Seoul, ensuring flawless execution of brand standards and client experience.
- Drive sales performance and exceed monthly/quarterly KPIs through proactive client acquisition, conversion and retention strategies.
- Develop and mentor boutique staff: recruitment, training, performance reviews and individual development plans.
- Manage key client relationships and high-value accounts, delivering personalised clienteling and after‑sales follow-up.
- Coordinate merchandising, inventory control and stock rotations to optimise availability of flagship and limited-edition pieces.
- Collaborate with regional management, marketing and after‑sales teams to execute product launches, trunk shows and VIP events.
- Prepare sales forecasts, report on commercial metrics and recommend actions to improve boutique profitability and service levels.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail, ideally within watches or high-end jewelry; track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for hiring, coaching and developing boutique teams.
- Deep understanding of haute horlogerie product, provenance and technical selling points.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing retail KPIs, stock controls and client portfolios.
- Professional presentation, discretion handling high-net-worth clients and the ability to represent a heritage maison at VIP events.
- Fluency in Korean and strong business English preferred; additional languages an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years in luxury retail with several years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity, preferably within watches or high-jewelry environments and with demonstrable success managing boutique results and client relationships.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business, retail management or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Culture
The maison prizes technical mastery, quiet confidence and meticulous attention to detail. Teams operate in a client-first, craftsman-minded culture where heritage and product knowledge underpin every customer interaction. Employees collaborate closely with regional Richemont colleagues and participate in curated, high-touch retail experiences.
About Cerulean
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