Van Cleef & Arpels Retail Assistant Intern
Van Cleef & Arpels — Retail Assistant Intern (Jul–Jan) in Singapore. Boutique internship supporting sales, merchandising and client service.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a distinguished high-jewellery and watchmaking maison known for exceptional craftsmanship and poetic design. The brand operates globally through boutiques and is part of a luxury goods group, offering employees exposure to artisanal heritage, exacting service standards and rigorous training in haute-joaillerie retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support boutique sales advisors in delivering discreet, highly personalised client service and clienteling activities.
- Welcome and qualify clients, manage appointment schedules and assist with in‑store consultations.
- Maintain floor readiness: visual merchandising, window presentation and boutique housekeeping to brand standards.
- Process transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system and assist with returns, packaging and invoicing.
- Assist with stock operations including receiving, tagging, inventory control and secure handling of merchandise.
- Provide administrative support: prepare client dossiers, update CRM records and produce basic sales reports.
- Participate in product training, internal meetings and boutique events, contributing to a seamless guest experience.
- Adhere to luxury retail security and confidentiality protocols when handling high-value items.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fashion, luxury management, business, hospitality or a related discipline.
- Availability to commit to the full internship period (July through January) and to work retail shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional, client-focused demeanour appropriate for high‑jewellery service.
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated capacity to maintain meticulous presentation and administrative records.
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential client information and high-value merchandise.
- Prior retail or luxury client-facing experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
No minimum professional experience required; previous experience in retail, hospitality or luxury client service is beneficial and will be viewed favourably.
Education
Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate programme (fashion, luxury management, business, hospitality or similar).
Workplace
The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore. There are currently 202 open positions in Singapore on Cerulean, with 6 added recently. Across Singapore, Cerulean lists 202 open roles — 6 of them newly added.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, discretion and long-term client relationships. Employees collaborate closely with experienced sales advisors and product specialists in an environment that emphasises craftsmanship, continuous learning and impeccable service standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.