High End Manager at Richemont

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Luxury Industry, High Jewellery, High-End Watches, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills, Client-Oriented Behavior, Resilience

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT In this role, you will drive the local High-End (HE) strategy, oversee its development, and ensure the achievement of business targets within your market. You will serve as the HE expert and representative for your market, providing strategic leadership to elevate the HE business and clientele. Your responsibilities include expanding local HE networks, leading or contributing to HE events (international, regional, or local), supporting HE sales transactions, adapting the expansion plan based on market realities, and empowering the HE sales force. Your key responsibilities include: High-End Strategy & Sales Planning (25%) Formulate and drive HE strategy and objectives, ensuring alignment with evolving market dynamics and the global vision. Collaborate strategically with the regional HE Business Planning manager to develop annual HE sales plans, including forecasting, performance tracking, and investment planning with clear, measurable ROI to achieve critical business objectives. Lead sales forecasting, optimizing allocation between event-driven vs recurring business. Drive optimal commercial outcomes for market HE participation in local, regional, and international events, managing end-to-end planning/coordination with regional and HQ teams. Define and negotiate commercial terms for local partners alongside regional/leadership teams. Manage the local HE A&P and T&E budgets to ensure appropriate coverage and participation for all events and client treatment requests. Conduct comprehensive market intelligence, consolidating insights on competitor activities, market trends, and evolving client behaviours to refine strategic direction and action plans. Client & Business Development (50%) Craft meaningful activations to strengthen bonds with existing HE clients with the support of client and boutique management teams. Expand the HE client base through the targeted elevation of core business clients to HE status and the proactive recruitment of new HE prospects via strategic business collaborations. Develop external retail partners’ HE business, focusing on client recruitment through FW segments. Forge partnerships with boutiques sales staff to develop tailored client development plans, providing direct, high-level support for complex transactions and critical client situations. Consolidate and conduct advanced analysis of client requests and interests from the local network, overseeing the follow-up and invoicing processes. Assume full ownership for the quality and efficient processing of special orders and after-sales support, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction rates. Design and execute high-touch client journeys, delivering unparalleled experiences across all touchpoints to cultivate deep relationships and enhance loyalty. Manage submission and discount requests, adhering strictly to established guidelines and collaborating closely with the Regional HE Team. Responsible for ensuring strict compliance with global commercial rules by all HE teams, both within boutiques and during HE events. Stock Management (10%) Supported by regional HE Merchandising & Ops team, define local assortment strategy to ensure appropriate allocation for market and events. Manage local stock rotation within market, and ensure alignment with regional team Provide feedback on HE stock – including best sellers, slow movers, and recommendations on cross-market stock rebalancing. Community Development (15%) Collaborate with regional HE Product and Community engagement manager and L&T to equip HE sales teams with the essential tools & knowledge and cultivate & expand HE communities across boutiques within the market. Empower boutique sales staff to drive HE sales and upgrade prospect clients, supported by client teams, boutique management and L&D. KEY COMPETENCIES Proven track record of 8 years’ experience in the luxury industry, specifically managing High Jewellery, High-End Watches, or Jewellery Proven ability to manage stakeholders at all levels within a complex, matrix environment Strategic thinker, comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a multinational environment Strong analytical skills with a proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset Exhibits entrepreneurial spirit; makes timely, well-considered decisions Detail-oriented, organized, and able to lead cross-markets/cross-functional discussions Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Proven negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels Demonstrate client-oriented behaviour with high sensitivity to clients’ needs/aspirations Resourceful and resilient Travel required within SEAO and worldwide (up to 30%, subject to annual event calendar) #Richemont #WeCraftTheFuture In our Group, you can start anywhere and go everywhere. Internal mobility is one of the best growth accelerators to develop within Richemont and our Maisons. We encourage our people to be curious, drive their own career, and dream big.

Responsibilities

The High End Manager will drive the local High-End strategy, oversee its development, and ensure business targets are met. Responsibilities include expanding HE networks, leading events, supporting sales transactions, and empowering the HE sales force.