Roger Dubuis Brand President, Americas
Roger Dubuis seeks a Brand President, Americas in New York to lead commercial strategy, P&L and regional growth across the Americas.
Overview
Roger Dubuis is a Geneva-based haute horlogerie Maison known for technically ambitious movements and avant-garde design. The brand operates as a specialist within the top tier of the watch sector, combining artisanal manufacture with bold aesthetic positioning and high-touch client engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the commercial and brand strategy for the Americas to accelerate market share, desirability and long-term brand equity.
- Own regional P&L, revenue forecasting, budget allocation and financial performance across wholesale, retail and direct channels.
- Lead development and execution of omnichannel retail strategy, boutique network planning and wholesale/distributor partnerships.
- Direct marketing, communications and experiential programs in-market — including product launches, events, partnerships and PR — to reinforce brand positioning.
- Build, mentor and mobilize a cross‑functional regional leadership team (sales, marketing, retail operations, after‑sales and training).
- Establish and monitor KPIs; report commercial performance and strategic initiatives to global headquarters and collaborate closely with manufacture and product teams.
- Negotiate and manage key commercial agreements with retail partners, travel retail and strategic accounts across North and Latin America.
- Ensure exemplary client service and clienteling practices; drive high-value client acquisition and retention strategies.
- Represent the Maison at industry events, trade forums and high-profile client engagements; ensure compliance with corporate governance and brand guidelines.
Qualifications
- Proven senior leadership experience in luxury goods, preferably in haute horlogerie, watches, jewelry or adjacent luxury categories.
- Demonstrable P&L ownership and track record of delivering revenue growth across multiple markets in the Americas.
- Experience managing multi‑market teams and complex channel mixes (owned retail, wholesale, travel retail, e‑commerce).
- Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation skills and existing network across key US, Canadian and Latin American accounts.
- Strong strategic marketing sensibility and experience overseeing high‑impact brand and experiential programs.
- High level of cultural fit for luxury client service: discretion, sophistication and polished public representation.
Skills
Experience
Extensive senior leadership experience—typically 10+ years in luxury goods with senior regional or country leadership roles, including clear P&L responsibility and multi‑market team management across the Americas.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 498 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 19 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 610 open roles, including 21 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 2.262 open roles — 71 of them newly added.
Culture
The Maison blends technical horological excellence with provocative, boundary-pushing design; teams operate in a craft-driven, creative environment that prizes precision and theatricality. Employees are expected to combine entrepreneurial drive with rigorous standards of quality and client care.
About Cerulean
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