Senior Manager, Network Development

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.

 

Senior Manager, Network Development

Cartier | New York, NY

 

At Cartier North America, 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.

 

JOB MISSION

 

Reporting to the AVP Commercial Strategy and Network Development, the Network Development Senior Manager plays a key role in shaping the commercial network strategy of Cartier North America by spotting business opportunities through market research and analysis. They support the growth of the business by leading and coordinating the whole boutique opening process throughout all the steps, from the 360 brief to the actual opening.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and innovate the network business intelligence, including but not limited to dedicated tools (ie. network database). Leverage it to identify new potential business opportunities and define the sales potential for the coming 3 to 5 years for all new projects.
• Proactively contribute to the Network Strategy with strategic market research, data analysis and insights. Provide recommendations for development and related business forecasts.
• Define and coordinate Boutique briefs for new projects in partnership with field teams and office stakeholders. Brief the architects and be the guardian of the Brief consistency throughout all phases of the project.
• Maintain and communicate on all planning updates in close partnership with Finance, SDP and Real Estate and Retail teams.
• Lead and coordinate the whole process of boutique openings with Internal Key stakeholders, specifically Operations, SDP, VM, Boutique Management and Region.
• Support ExCo and senior leadership with ad-hoc studies and presentations on Network Strategy, Projects reviews and Store Committees.
• Support with presentations for each market (also for Market visits from International) addressing the strategic objectives and summarizing the findings, recommendations for development and related business forecasts (sales, people, investment)
• Participate in special / transversal projects (New Boutique openings, Task Forces, 3Y sales plan, MAP, Capex management)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field; MBA preferred.

 

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of prior experience in a business development and/or retail management related position. Preferably deep knowledge of the luxury retail environment
• Previous in-store working experience is highly regarded

Technical Skills/Abilities