Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Project Manager, Marketing & Business Development (Alternance)

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a storied maison of high jewellery renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic creative codes and an international retail and boutique network. As part of the Richemont group, the brand balances heritage-led savoir‑faire with contemporary marketing and client development initiatives across global markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end coordination of marketing and business development projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
• Prepare commercial and marketing briefs, presentation decks and post‑campaign reports for internal stakeholders and retail partners.
• Contribute to go-to-market planning for product launches and seasonal collections, liaising with boutiques, wholesale and digital teams.
• Perform market and competitor analyses to identify commercial opportunities and inform business development recommendations.
• Assist with CRM segmentation tasks, client activation lists and the preparation of targeted communications in collaboration with clienteling teams.
• Coordinate external suppliers and agencies (creative, production, events) and manage administrative follow-up, including basic budget tracking.
• Support onsite activations and boutique events, including logistics, materials preparation and day‑of liaison with retail teams.
• Maintain project documentation, timelines and trackers to ensure transparent cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Marketing, Business, Luxury Management or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship format).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with comfort handling commercial data and preparing executive reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional presentation skills for internal and external audiences.
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail and an appreciation for luxury brand standards and client experience.

Skills

Experience

Practical experience through prior internships or short-term project work in marketing, brand, retail or business development is preferred; familiarity with luxury retail environments is an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in a higher education program (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Marketing, Business, Luxury Management or equivalent, eligible for alternance/apprenticeship.

Workplace

Culture

The maison cultivates a culture where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary creativity; teams are collaborative, detail-oriented and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. Van Cleef & Arpels values discretion, refinement and professional development within its international network of boutiques and ateliers.

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