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.
Role Overview
Chloe is seeking a Director of Wholesale to lead the wholesale team in crafting and executing strategies to evolve and elevate the brand and drive growth through insightful commercial analysis and strong engagement at the point of sale. This entrepreneurial and motivated individual will collaborate effectively internally and externally to proactively drive sales through by door optimization of brand positioning, product assortment, inventory levels, presentation, in store real estate, sales team education and engagement, events and marketing. They will confidently and frequently present their business to leadership team. This hybrid position is based in the NY and will report to the Vice President of Wholesale.
Position Responsibilities
- Expeditiously analyze, manage and drive all aspects of business by client/category/channel/store
- Create, analyze and interpret reporting to develop, present and execute strategic actions to drive sell in and sell out
- Work internally and externally to ensure key strategic brand objectives are cascaded and executed online and in stores
- Develop, manage and negotiate all open to buy budgets to meet company sales targets (internal and external)
- Proactively manage sales and inventory throughout the network to optimize sales and margin
- Cultivate an active relationship with with GMMs, DMMs, buyers, planners, store leadership and dedicated sales staff regarding product opportunities and risks, brand positioning, presentation and competitive business to inform key short and long term actions to optimize business
- Responsible to present collections in market and to oversee, review, process and manage all orders (core, fashion, reorders) as required
- Lead the wholesale team
- Partner with Operations, Customer Service and Accounts Receivable as needed
- Manage dedicated sales staff programs
- Collaborate with all internal stakeholders to ensure a strong and cohesive wholesale business across all channels
Qualifications
- 10+ years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company or related field is ideal
- Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university
- Commercial awareness and strong business acumen is required
- Thrives in a high growth, fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment; efficient, agile and adaptive to changing priorities.
- Passionate about exceeding goals and driving business through excellent in store and online execution
- Strong analytical skills (i.e. proficient in excel and retail math)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Domestic and International Travel Required up to 30% of time
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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.
At Richemont, We Craft the Future!
Expected Salary Range: $155k ~ $170k
Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company or related field
- Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university
- Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
- Proficient in Excel and retail math
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
- Ability to thrive in a high growth, fast paced and ambiguous environment; agile and adaptive to changing priorities
What We Do
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that owns prestigious Maisons recognised for excellence in jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories. Its central and regional functions guide, support and challenge these Maisons and businesses, helping them design timeless creations and innovative services while preserving their unique heritage. The Group also helps them thrive in new and existing markets, maintain high service standards and embed sustainable practices across operations.
