Van Cleef & Arpels Senior Regional Retail Operations & Performance Executive, APAC

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Seniority Senior
Posted Mar 16, 2026

Van Cleef & Arpels seeks a Senior Regional Retail Operations & Performance Executive, APAC based in Hong Kong to lead retail operations and performance across the region.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is an eminent haute-joaillerie and watchmaking maison renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, poetic design and impeccable client service. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates a network of flagship boutiques and selected retail locations worldwide, offering careers defined by artisanal excellence, attention to detail and a heritage-led creative culture.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and harmonize retail operations across the APAC region, ensuring consistent implementation of global SOPs, visual standards and client experience protocols.
  • Drive commercial performance by defining regional KPIs, monitoring sales trends and implementing action plans to achieve budget and margin objectives.
  • Oversee store-level P&L analysis, inventory control, allocation and replenishment processes to optimize sell-through and minimize stock risk.
  • Design and deliver performance reporting and executive dashboards for regional leadership, translating data into operational and commercial recommendations.
  • Manage cross-functional projects including store openings, relocations, refurbishments and promotional roll-outs in close collaboration with retail, visual merchandising, HR and supply chain teams.
  • Coach and develop boutique managers and area teams on operational excellence, selling standards and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, brand protection policies and local regulatory requirements across markets.
  • Act as regional liaison between corporate headquarters and country teams to align strategy, share best practices and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, hospitality or related field; advanced degree or luxury management certification preferred.
  • Proven leadership capability with strong stakeholder management across markets and functions.
  • Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience translating data into actionable plans to drive sales and margins.
  • High level of organizational maturity and experience managing multi-market projects and change initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a multicultural, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint SAP (or equivalent ERP) Power BI or Tableau Retail KPI and P&L analysis Inventory management & allocation Store operations & SOP implementation Project management Visual merchandising standards

Experience

Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in luxury retail operations, with several years in a regional or multi-market role, ideally within premium jewellery, watches or fashion houses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree or specialized diploma in luxury brand management, retail management or business administration preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Cerulean lists 251 open roles in Hong Kong, including 5 posted recently. The broader Hong Kong area accounts for 256 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In China as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.773 open positions, with 30 posted this week.

Culture

The maison prizes artisanal savoir-faire, rigorous attention to detail and elevated client service. Employees operate within a refined, collaborative environment where creativity and craftsmanship are central; affiliation with Richemont provides access to international career development and cross-brand knowledge sharing.

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.