Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique Director
Van Cleef & Arpels — Boutique Director (5th Ave Flagship) in New York. Lead flagship operations, team and VIP client experience for the haute joaillerie maison.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison renowned for haute joaillerie and poetic craftsmanship. Operated within the Richemont group, the brand maintains an international network of boutiques and a reputation for discreet luxury, bespoke client service and meticulous ateliers. As an employer it values artisanal excellence, client-centric retail leadership and attention to heritage.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead all facets of flagship boutique operations on 5th Avenue, ensuring uncompromising adherence to brand standards and guest experience.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs through strategic commercial planning, merchandise allocation and promotional activity.
- Manage P&L for the boutique, control operating expenses and optimise store performance and productivity.
- Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing team; set objectives, conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of service excellence.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with high-net-worth clients, oversee clienteling strategies and personally handle key accounts and VIP visits.
- Coordinate visual merchandising and in-store experience with global VM and marketing teams to reflect seasonal campaigns and exhibitions.
- Oversee inventory integrity, stock replenishment, loss-prevention procedures and compliance with internal controls.
- Plan and execute private appointments, trunk shows and VIP events to elevate brand presence and drive conversion.
- Collaborate with regional and global functions (merchandising, client services, marketing, operations) to implement omnichannel initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership record within luxury retail or haute joaillerie, with prior responsibility for a flagship or high-volume boutique.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts and P&L.
- Exceptional client relationship skills and experience servicing UHNW clientele.
- Strong organisational aptitude and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a high-touch environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Skills
Experience
Extensive luxury retail experience; typically 7+ years in premium retail with at least 3 years in a managerial role responsible for a boutique or flagship. Proven track record of driving sales, managing teams and overseeing boutique-level P&L.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, luxury management, retail or related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.623 open roles in New York, including 20 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.749 active listings on Cerulean, 37 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.531 open positions, with 254 posted this week.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels blends a deep heritage of craftsmanship with a refined, client-first approach to retail. The workplace emphasizes technical excellence, discreet service and collaboration across ateliers and boutiques, fostering an environment where creativity and precision meet commercial rigour.
About Cerulean
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