Richemont

Boutique Director-Chicago

Richemont$115K — $135K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in a related field is required
  • 5-7 years of management experience in retail or hospitality
  • Deep understanding of the luxury client experience
  • Experience in luxury retail or hospitality is essential
  • Fine jewelry experience is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong skills in SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Physical capability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve annual boutique sales goals across all product categories
  • Enhance boutique image quality and integrity
  • Initiate product launches and marketing events to boost visibility
  • Exhibit entrepreneurial spirit to drive business growth
  • Oversee staffing processes to ensure compliance with payroll budgets
  • Develop visual merchandising aligned with brand direction
  • Solve problems and strategize for improved service and efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and wellness reimbursement benefit
  • Employee assistance program access
  • Days off for community volunteering
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Boutique Director is responsible for the successful management and enhancement of the Buccellati Boutique, with the main objectives of developing sales, growing the sales teams, and reaching a sustainable excellence in service.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for achievement of annual Boutique sales goals across all product categories
  • Enhance quality and maintain integrity of the Buccellati image in the boutique's market.
  • Initiate activities for new product launches, events and activities to enhance visibility in the market and increase net sales.
  • Entrerenurial spirit and go getter attitude to build the business in the market.
  • Lead all aspects of the process of staffing and scheduling of associates, and ensure compliance with payroll budgets
  • Ensure and develop the Visual Merchandising for the Boutique to be in line with brand direction and advertising campaigns in partnership with Director of Retail and HQ.
  • Problem solve and develop strategies that support the Boutique's service, efficiency, and productivity


Client Relations

  • Ensure that all Clients experience outstanding service at all times
  • Generate new clients while retaining and building existing client relationships through events, brand awareness, and relationship based experiences.
  • Actively developing new and innovative business ideas focusing on Business developing through partnerships. Leveraging relationships for the brand to elevate the experience.
  • Prioritize and coordinate events with Senior Leadership team to increase traffic in the Boutique and improve sales
  • Lead all operational processes in partnership with the Operations Manager including: Shipping & Receiving, Inventory and Aftersales to minimize stock loss and increase customer service


Operations
  • Along with the Assistant Manager/Operations personnel manage optimal levels of inventories and model stock in coordination.


  • Partnering with the Assistant Manager/Operations personnel performing inventories, cycle counts and QC of all product for sale to be in A1 condition.
  • Reducing risk of damage to stock and ensuring accurate stock counts with no losses.
  • Partner with the Customer Service Department to receive stock in a timely manner.
  • Provide the highest levels of customer service to support the growth of sales.
  • Adhere to and supervise compliance of established policies and prcedures, such as safekeeping of Company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures, and overall maintenance of the store.


People Management

  • Identify success profiles and talent planning in order to define career paths and promote advancement, while monitoring and supervising Boutique team members.
  • Lead team to develop Sales Associates to go above and beyond around client development and individual sales goals.
  • Develop store personnel's performance goals and, update management through reporting mechanisms.
  • Conduct regular management touchbases to review performance, operations, and employee relations issues, and to develop overall business strategy. Actively offer feedback, coaching and mentoring for the team on an on going basis.
  • Develop product knowledge in coordination with Retail Academy


Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Related field required
  • 5-7 years Management Experience required
  • Excellent understanding of the luxury client experience
  • Luxury Retail or Hospitality experience is a must
  • Fine Jewelry experience is a plus
  • Capacity to manage several projects simultaneously and in a timely manner
  • Strong computer skills: SAP, Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Flexibility to work on evenings, weekends and holidays, on and off site as needed
  • Ability to spend long periods of time standing, lift 25 lbs


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!

Expected Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

About Richemont

Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, also known as Richemont, is a Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company founded in 1988 by South African businessman Johann Rupert. Through its various subsidiaries, Richemont designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells premium jewelry, watches, leather goods, writing instruments, firearms, clothing, and accessories. The company's portfolio includes several of the world's most prestigious luxury brands, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, and Dunhill. Richemont is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the JSE Limited under the symbol 'CFR'.
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