Product Marketing Manager, Timepieces

Are You a Good Match? 

Do you have a passion for High Jewelry, Art & Culture?  

Do you have experience with luxury products in your past? 

Do you have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment? 

If so, we’d love to get to know you! 

 

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 Product Marketing Manager, Timepieces will oversee ‘Jewels That Tell Time’ Collections (Iconic and High Jewelry watches) and will transmit our Maison’s unique identity, expertise and savoir-faire as an experienced product expert in Jewelry watches with our Boutiques and Corporate teams. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Timepieces, and based in our NYC office, this role will be mainly responsible for executing the Maison’s vision and strategy for the Timepieces business category in the Americas market.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Assist network in reaching sales objectives for ‘Jewels That Tell Time’ Collections.
• For Iconic watches specifically, drive best-selling references to potential.
• For High Jewelry watches specifically, develop a relevant regional assortment and support sales in the network in partnership with the High Jewelry team.
• Analyze sales trends and execute action/animation plans when requested – 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 material, monitor sales daily/weekly, gather qualitative insight post launch).
• Collaborate with Communications (Media, PR, Visual Merchandising, Events), Retail, CRM, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain teams to grow awareness around Timepieces.
• Create internal communications to celebrate sales and develop Timepiece business.
• Provide market trends and Timepiece competition reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Training Department to develop and implement product training for 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 team on allocation strategy and stock movements.
• Maintain accurate product information in product database (PICUS).
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and support of events as needed.
• Ensure transparent communication and develop collaborations with HQ counterparts.

 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Marketing or Merchandizing
• Experience in the Watch or Jewelry industry is required
• Experience in retail or luxury retail is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Canva and PowerPoint
• Strong Project Management skills
• Excellent communication and content creation skills
• Proactive, flexible, innovative, and passionate individual
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• 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.

 

Expected Salary Range: $90,000- $110,000/yr

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

This role is annual bonus eligible.