Richemont

Manager, Brand Strategy & Planning

Richemont$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Project Management
  • 4+ years of project management experience, ideally in brand strategy or marketing
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience
  • Strong time management skills with adaptability to changing priorities
  • Expertise in presentation design and data visualization

Responsibilities

  • Develop project briefs aligned with strategic goals
  • Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders
  • Oversee project execution, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met
  • Monitor project progress and develop contingency plans
  • Create effective communication channels for all project stakeholders
  • Provide tailored updates for different audience levels
  • Foster a collaborative and motivated project team environment
  • Lead post-event analysis and reporting of project outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts available
  • Income protection solutions including life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and wellness reimbursement benefit
  • Access to employee assistance program
  • Volunteer days off to support community initiatives
Full Job Description
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT?

YOUR MISSION:
The Project Manager, Brand Strategy & Planning will play an instrumental role in the development of strategic branding initiatives and projects. This role will lead day-to-day project management responsibilities for key projects, across cross-functional teams, from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with the strategic ambitions of Cartier North America. This role requires a proactive approach, a keen eye for detail, strong communications skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and comfort in managing ambiguity.

Responsibilities:
Project Management:
  • Develop and articulate project briefs aligned with the strategic ambitions and goals of the Maison.
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, roles & responsibilities and success criteria, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Lead and oversee the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to objectives and deadlines.
  • Proactively monitor project progress, identify any risks of derailment, and develop contingency plans.
  • Stakeholder Management:
  • Create effective communication channels between all project stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates tailored to the audience (project taskforce, North America Executives, and International Executives, etc.)
  • Foster a collaborative environment, motivating and guiding project teams to achieve objectives and to think creatively.
  • Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and ability to build trusted relationships with all stakeholders.


Post-Project Analysis & Reporting:

  • Lead the post-event reporting process, conducting thorough analyses of project outcomes.
  • Highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), measuring project success against defined objectives.
  • Outline key success factors, identify and document areas for continued improvement, providing actionable recommendations for future projects and processes.
  • Strategic Articulation:
  • Contribute to the definition and articulation of presentations and ad hoc decks (including but not limited to Market Action Plan, Category Action Plan & Business Reviews).
  • Work closely with colleagues across functions to gather input, identify synergies, and ensure alignment of strategic initiatives.
  • Support market research and competitive analysis to inform brand positioning and strategic decisions.
  • Support team meetings, workshops, and alignment sessions to facilitate collaboration across the organization.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management preferred, with a focus on brand strategy, marketing, or brand development, preferably within the luxury goods sector or a similar industry with experience in successfully delivering projects at all phases.
  • Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactive, self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly collaborative team player with experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and flexibly adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Expertise in presentation design [VR1.1]and data visualization.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.) is required.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) is an added bonus.


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.

Expected salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 plus incentives.

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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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