Product Marketing Manager, Timepieces

Role Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels Timepieces provide a unique vision of time, in which savoir-faire and technical prowess combine to bring stories to life. Their intricate Swiss made mechanisms offer precious moments of emotion, marked by the distinctive imagination of Van Cleef & Arpels.

The Manager, Timepieces, is an experienced product expert who will grow, develop, and execute the Maison’s vision and strategy for the high-end timepieces business category in the Americas market. The timepieces category specifically focuses on Narrative Timepieces, which encompasses Poetic Complications™, Extraordinary Dials™ and Extraordinary Objects.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Timepieces, and based in our NYC office, this candidate will be mainly responsible for developing the high-end timepieces business and transmitting expertise with boutique sales teams, internal corporate partners and potentially directly to the clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist network in reaching sales objectives.
• Analyze sales trend and propose recommendations for action/animation plans – monthly reports and ad hoc in-depth studies.
• Orchestrate and ensure the success of new product launches (prepare internal tools, provide analysis for accurate forecasting, manage pre-sales, roll-out training materials, monitor sales daily/weekly, and gather qualitative insight post launch)
• Collaborate with Communications (Media, PR, VM, and Events), Retail, CRM, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain team to raise awareness around timepieces.
• Create internal communications to celebrate sales and develop timepieces business.
• Provide market trends and timepiece competition reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with Training Department to develop and roll-out product training of new hires and current boutique teams.
• Provide daily sales support to boutiques and follow-up on client presentations.
• Participate in animating ‘The Timepiece Club.’
• Work closely with supply chain on allocation strategy and stock moments
• Maintain accurate product information in product database (PICUS)
• Assist in the production, organization and support of events as needed.
• Ensure transparent communication and develop collaboration with HQ counterparts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 5-8 Years of Marketing or Merchandising experience
• Watch industry experience required.
• Strong project Management Skills
• Excellent communication and content creation skills.
• A retail experience is a plus.
• Proactive, flexible, innovative, and passionate individual.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Canva and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

Currently, we are not sponsoring work visas.  Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA or CANADA.

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

More than a job…it’s an experience!  

If you are interested in joining the influential growth of the Maison with care, no compromise, and the drive to succeed then do not hesitate to enter the creative universe of Van Cleef & Arpels.  By joining the Maison, you will be part of a nurturing team focused on delivering excellence and development.

The recruitment process:  

Please complete an application on the Richemont Career Site. 

Selected candidates will be contacted by the HR team for an interview.

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Salary Range: $90K- $110K/ Yearly

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

This role is annual bonus eligible.