Van Cleef & Arpels Network Development Manager

Van Cleef & Arpels, a distinguished name in the luxury jewelry industry, is part of the Richemont Group, a global leader in luxury goods. The Maison is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. As an employer, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and excellence in all its endeavors.

1. Assess and analyze boutique projects within their market environment by reviewing competition, profitability, and real estate developments.
2. Gather market intelligence to provide leadership with insights and recommendations, confirming marketing potential.
3. Evaluate suitability of new locations, compile documentation for project briefs, and liaise with real estate, legal, and landlord teams to define terms, deliverables, and milestones.
4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather project information, planning documents, and forecasts, and coordinate with local architects for site surveys and documentation of existing conditions.
5. Support building investment requests for HQ approval and contribute to market analysis by summarizing business trends, forecasting sales, and identifying resource needs, including headcount, construction CapEx trends, timelines, and optimization opportunities.
6. Create management presentations to address strategic objectives, present findings and data, and make recommendations for boutique network development.
7. Maintain accurate tracking of retail lease information, construction timelines and budgets, and the status of approval processes.
8. Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate project feasibility and organize the project pipeline.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, financial analysis, or project management, preferably within the luxury sector.
3. Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and create high-quality presentations and materials.
4. Excellent project management skills to effectively support Finance, Store Planning, Sales Performance teams.
5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask projects effectively.
6. Strong attention to detail.
7. Willingness and ability to travel for location scouting and site surveys.

1. Strategic analysis
2. Market intelligence gathering
3. Project management
4. Financial analysis
5. Communication
6. Problem-solving
7. Presentation creation
8. Organizational skills

A minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting, financial analysis, or project management, ideally within the luxury sector.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.

Expected salary range: $115,000 - $120,000 annually. This role is annual bonus eligible.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

Van Cleef & Arpels, under the Richemont Group, cultivates a culture of innovation and excellence. The company values creativity, precision, and a commitment to quality, providing a collaborative and enriching environment for its employees.