Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Business Development Intern
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Internship, High Jewelry Business Development Assistant supporting CRM, market analysis and boutique coordination.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an iconic Parisian haute joaillerie Maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design and artisanal savoir‑faire. Operating within the global luxury ecosystem and associated with major luxury groups, the Maison combines atelier-led production with an international retail network, offering employees exposure to high‑touch client service, creative métiers and exacting quality standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the High Jewelry business development team with market and competitor analysis, trend monitoring and opportunity mapping.
- Maintain and enrich CRM client records and boutique follow‑up dossiers; ensure data quality and timely updates.
- Prepare commercial reporting and KPI dashboards (weekly/monthly sales, pipeline tracking) to inform strategic decisions.
- Draft client communications, proposal materials and tailored presentations for internal and boutique stakeholders.
- Coordinate with boutiques and ateliers to manage sample flows, client appointments and event logistics.
- Contribute to pricing, assortment and inventory exercises by collecting field intelligence and sales feedback.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of client events and private viewings, including on‑site support when required.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Business, Luxury Management, Marketing, Finance or equivalent.
- Strong analytical capability with an aptitude for commercial reporting and numerical interpretation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; polished presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities in a fastidious, client‑facing environment.
- Discretion and respect for client confidentiality; professional demeanour appropriate to high‑jewelry clientele.
Skills
Experience
Internship level. Previous internships, academic projects or part‑time roles in luxury retail, jewelry, retail analytics or business development are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Business, Luxury Management, Marketing, Finance or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence, creative collaboration and meticulous attention to detail. Employees operate at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and international luxury retail, working closely with boutiques, ateliers and client‑service teams in a refined, team‑oriented environment.
About Cerulean
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