Boutique Director - Beverly Hills

At Richemont Americas, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

Flagship Boutique Director

Vacheron Constantin | Beverly Hills, CA

Role Overview

Your mission will be to craft within the Flagship boutique a universe that will deliver a One Of Not Many memorable client experience, creating fulfilling employee experience, and implementing a strong clientelling approach to drive ambitious and sustainable business results.

Responsibilities

Business development:

• Strongly contribute to grow Brand’s reputation and desirability by targeting overall business growth with both local clientele and clients from broader geographical area

• Explore partnerships and collaborations to enhance the boutique positioning and offerings, such as exclusive product launches and exclusive events

• Be aware of the local business environment and its impact on our sales, including the commercial activities of competitors

Clienteling

• Have a strategic clienteling approach focusing on the recruitment of clients
• Master exclusive services and experiences, host special events or previews to recruit and engage clients
• Lead by example and develop individual relationships with clients and prospec
• ts, to develop and maintain a consistent and premium Brand experience
• Drive and monitor all CRM and clienteling initiatives in collaboration with the boutique team
• Build and develop the VVIP database

Boutique performance and operations management:

• Reach quantitative and qualitative targets in line with Brand objectives
• Propose, define, monitor, and guarantee the implementation of dynamic action plans to achieve Maison and boutique sales targets
• Drive, monitor and report Performance. Develop and share an in-depth knowledge of the boutique business
• Demonstrate sales leadership for staff and set performance targets for team and individual with relevant KPIs
• Drive the changes and ensure adoption of new tools & services
• Manage boutique operations in accordance with Brand and group compliance policies
• Ensure that all Brand and Richemont  procedures are perfectly followed to enable the team to perform at their very best on the shop floor

Represent Brand identity - Act as a Maison ambassador:

• Be responsible of making the flagship boutique the showcase of the Brand in the market, fully expressing it identity and values
• Be an Ambassador for the Brand, ensuring the integrity of its image with clients and within the local retail community
• Be the ambassador and key contact person for all interactions with the Group and International HQ (to present the boutique, organize visits and events…)
• Adhere with Passion to the values and rituals of presentation established by the Maison

Team Management & People Development:

• Design the optimum organization, recruits the right profiles, and ensures proactively talent pipeline in your boutique
• Develop positive relationship with team by understanding and addressing individual motivation, needs and concerns
• Identify and define team’s training need, ensuring a singular and adapted development plan is curated & communicated accordingly to each team member
• Develop a business-oriented approach in your boutique through regular role plays and on spot coaching, to consistently improve individual and team performance
• Coach, train, motivate and lead by example with a high degree of professionalism
• Provide to the team a strong sense of purpose by inspiring a cohesive team spirit, and reinforce engagement
• Communicate, federate, and motivate the boutique team around the strategy and vision of the Maison
• Drive performance management to achieve KPI’s and perform above expectations

Qualifications

• Client relationship: strong experience in cultivating and managing relationships with high-net-worth clients and key stakeholders, driving client loyalty
• Team management and development: strong natural leadership, proven track record of leading teams and developing people
• Luxury expertise: deep knowledge of the luxury environment, including brands, trends and client expectations
• Operational excellence: expertise in managing 360° operations aspects, driving for operational efficiency and overall boutique experience
• 10 – 12 years experience in a leadership position, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English  + …– written and spoken
• Travel requirements

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We Offer – United States

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.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.