Van Cleef & Arpels Administrative Assistant
- Location
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is an iconic Parisian maison renowned for its high jewellery, watches and perfumes. The house combines artisanal savoir-faire with creative design and serves a global, discerning clientele. Van Cleef & Arpels operates within the luxury sector and is part of the Richemont group, offering a workplace defined by craftsmanship, discretion and a commitment to excellence.
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Junior Administrative Assistant to support operations, scheduling and correspondence for the maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage executive and team calendars, coordinate internal and external meetings and organise travel arrangements.
- Receive and triage telephone calls and correspondence; draft, proofread and distribute professional communications and documents.
- Prepare meeting materials, take minutes and follow up on action items to ensure cross-departmental alignment.
- Handle routine financial administration: expense reports, invoice routing and basic purchase order follow-up with finance or suppliers.
- Maintain confidential files and records, ensuring accurate organisation and secure document management.
- Coordinate logistics for client appointments, internal events and occasional after-hours activities, liaising with boutiques, ateliers and external vendors.
- Provide ad hoc project support to departmental teams, prioritising tasks in a fast-paced luxury environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–3 years of administrative experience in a corporate, luxury or retail environment; experience in high jewellery or fashion preferred.
- Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in French; professional working knowledge of English is highly desirable.
- Discretion, impeccable presentation and the ability to handle confidential information with tact.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning internal tools and systems.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of administrative or office-support experience in a professional setting; prior exposure to luxury goods, fashion or boutique operations is an advantage.
Education
High-school diploma (Baccalauréat) or post-secondary certification in business administration, office management or equivalent; higher education in a relevant discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison values craftsmanship, refined aesthetic judgment and meticulous attention to detail. Employees operate in a discreet, collaborative environment that balances traditional artisanal heritage with contemporary creativity and international standards of service.
About Cerulean
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