Van Cleef & Arpels Sales Associate
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks a Sales Associate in Hong Kong to deliver high‑touch client service and drive boutique sales.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an haute joaillerie maison renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, poetic design and high‑jewellery savoir‑faire. As part of an international luxury group, the brand operates boutiques worldwide and cultivates a heritage‑driven retail environment focused on exceptional client service and artisanal excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, high‑touch client service and cultivate long‑term relationships with VIP and prospective clients through proactive clienteling.
- Present and demonstrate high jewellery, watches and accessories with consummate product knowledge and attention to provenance, materials and techniques.
- Achieve and exceed individual and boutique sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross‑selling.
- Manage boutique operational duties including stock handling, inventory reconciliation, point‑of‑sale transactions and accurate record keeping.
- Execute merchandising and visual standards to uphold the maison’s presentation guidelines and ensure product integrity.
- Coordinate and support private appointments, trunk shows and client events in collaboration with boutique management and CRM teams.
- Provide after‑sales service and follow‑up, including care advice, repairs coordination and client feedback management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, loss‑prevention procedures and brand confidentiality standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail or high‑jewellery sales; demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building rapport and nurturing high‑net‑worth client relationships.
- Fluent English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an advantage for the Hong Kong market.
- Impeccable presentation, professionalism and discretion appropriate to a luxury maison.
- Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends and retail peak periods; willingness to travel locally for client appointments when required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of direct experience in luxury retail or high‑jewellery sales, with demonstrable commercial results and experience handling VIP clientele.
Education
Secondary school diploma required; tertiary education in hospitality, retail management or related fields preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. There are currently 251 open positions in Hong Kong on Cerulean, with 5 added recently. Within Hong Kong, Cerulean currently features 256 open roles, including 5 recent additions. Across China, Cerulean lists 1.773 open roles — 30 of them newly added.
Culture
The maison values meticulous craftsmanship, heritage and refinement, creating a workplace where attention to detail and client discretion are paramount. Staff operate within a collaborative boutique environment that emphasizes professional development, product expertise and a high standard of service befitting a luxury brand.
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.