Vice President of Brand Strategy and Planning at Richemont
New York, New York, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

325000.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Brand Strategy, Data Analysis, Leadership, Collaboration, Market Insights, Communication, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Negotiation, Team Development, Business Acumen, Luxury Market Understanding, Digital Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Skills, Creativity

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 YOUR MISSION Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Vice President of Brand Strategy & Planning will play a critical role in providing strategic direction and support to the Cartier organization in North America. They will be accountable for leading the strategic development of key cross-functional projects for the region, including the North America Market Action Plan, while also elevating data-based insights and decision making across all Marketing and Communications topics. The VP of Brand Strategy & Planning will oversee a department structured around two core pillars: The Strategic Planning team supports brand strategy and acts as consultants to the organization in planning, coordinating, and animating strategic projects for the region. The Brand Performance team leads transformation across analysis and reporting, MarCom budget management, and cross functional performance projects. Your Main Responsibilities Regional Brand Strategy Design & Activation Partner with the CMO of Cartier North America in the development, conceptualization and formalization of the regional Brand strategy in close collaboration with all internal stakeholders. Ensures successful design and implementation of key brand strategies defined by the North America ExCo and ensures objectives & KPIs are clearly defined and monitored. Articulates and co-constructs holistic activations in co-ownership with experts within the organization. Design and develop a clear, cohesive, and effective communication plan to effectively disseminate the brand strategy across the organization. Leads with their team the 360 strategic project orchestration for North America inclusive of Product, Branding, and corporate initiatives, and partners closely with Commercial, Network, and Client teams. Understands and removes any barriers to executing the Brand strategy, for example: organizational structure, talent, culture, resources, etc. Accountable for leading the Cartier North America annual Market Action Plan process from concept to implementation Demonstrates confident decision-making with the ability to prioritize projects and strategic initiatives to ensure the potential return on investment (ROI) is aligned with resources and organizational goals Provides key strategic support to North America ExCo on priority initiatives across the region, partnering cross-functionally to ensure cohesion, timely execution, and measurable outcomes. Brand Performance & Analysis Plays a critical role in defining opportunities for business and brand growth through data-based insights and analysis around market data, sales figures, collections performance, market share and clients’ behavior. Ensures the development of effective, relevant and cohesive Brand KPI frameworks that capture all key strategic initiatives. Oversees Communication budget allocation, coordination and supervision, in close collaboration with each department stakeholders. Ensures campaign ROI measurement and takeaways by partnering with all internal stakeholders locally and globally. Builds up the MarCom teams’ capabilities pertaining to in-depth data analysis by promoting and implementing new tools and dashboards in a continuous improvement mindset. Team Development & Leadership Leads by example and nurture strong relationships with key corporate stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Provides leadership to inspire, empower and engage the Brand Strategy & Planning team to achieve key objectives through teamwork and strive for excellence. Leads the Brand Strategy & Planning team to ensure synergies among processes and ways of working and improve collaboration across all corporate departments. Strong self-awareness and the ability to adapt leadership style to diverse situations and individuals. Exhibits leadership courage by addressing difficult issues, making tough decisions, and advocating for what is right, even in challenging circumstances while maintaining relationships Proven ability to foster and maintain effective global and international partnerships across various Maisons within the Group, Demonstrates influential leadership, capable of engaging and inspiring stakeholders across all organizational levels. Possesses strong negotiation skills to drive consensus and achieve favorable outcomes. Grows talent and team by modeling effective performance and development feedback, attracting and retaining talent and participating in building effective succession plans for MarCom talents. Qualifications Master’s degree in marketing or business administration preferred. 15+ years senior executive level experience in a multinational organization. Deep understanding of the luxury environment, the client journey and historic brand management. Strong business acumen & ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Strong ability to see the big picture combined with a pragmatic approach to delivery. High level of integrity and reliability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation, with a track record for delivering to plan. High curiosity and desire to seek out new trends and best practices. Digital mindset and ability to encourage others to adapt to new technologies and trends. We Offer Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change. Expected salary range: $240,000 to $325,000 plus incentives. Please note, salaries will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience. At Richemont, We Craft the Future! #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 Vice President of Brand Strategy & Planning will lead the strategic development of key projects for Cartier in North America, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and KPIs. They will also oversee brand performance analysis and budget management while fostering collaboration across departments.
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