Richemont Vice President, Retail

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and champion the overarching strategic vision and annual business plans for the retail division, ensuring maximum revenue generation, profitability, and market share expansion
• Assume full P&L accountability for the retail department, including strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and rigorous cost optimization initiatives
• Provide executive leadership to the retail organization, fostering a high-performance culture and empowering regional and local leadership teams
• Guide the strategic development, recruitment, and retention of top-tier retail talent with emphasis on leadership capabilities and succession planning
• Partner strategically with cross-functional executives across Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Digital to elevate brand services and ensure seamless omnichannel integration
• Design and continuously evolve a holistic retail strategy supporting aggressive network development, digital transformation, and best-in-class client experience
• Leverage technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and optimize performance metrics across all retail touchpoints
• Champion a client-centric approach across all retail environments, ensuring an exceptional and consistent luxury experience that reinforces brand values
• Identify emerging market trends and competitive opportunities to enhance brand performance and strengthen market leadership
• Lead critical strategic initiatives and special projects as directed by Global HQ

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA preferred) from a top-tier institution, or equivalent executive-level professional experience
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience within the luxury retail sector or high-end global consumer goods company
• Significant experience in apparel, fashion, and footwear retail at the executive level
• Proven expertise in P&L management, strategic financial planning, and driving substantial revenue growth and profitability in multi-channel retail environments
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative retail strategies, including omnichannel integration and digital transformation
• Exceptional strategic acumen with ability to translate market insights into actionable business strategies and drive organizational change
• Leadership track record of inspiring, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and influencing skills capable of engaging effectively with C-suite executives and global partners
• Deep understanding of luxury consumer behavior, market dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Proven ability to cultivate strategic relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration at executive level within large international organizations

Skills

Experience

Minimum 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience within the luxury retail sector or high-end global consumer goods company, with substantial tenure in apparel, fashion, and footwear retail. Proven track record of P&L management, strategic business planning, revenue growth acceleration, and successful execution of large-scale retail transformation initiatives.

Education

Master's degree (MBA preferred) from a top-tier institution, or equivalent executive-level professional experience.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 280,000 to USD 300,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision programs; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; wellness reimbursement benefit; employee assistance program; volunteer days off.

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.

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