Country Manager, Turkiye

Job description

Are you a good match?

You bring a solid understanding of the retail industry, strong financial acumen and deep knowledge of the Türkiye market, paired with an excellent grasp of luxury, client expectations and service excellence. Strategic and forward-thinking, you anticipate opportunities while preserving the Maison’s identity, and you lead with conviction, integrity and accountability.

 

Recognized for your ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams, you foster collaboration, navigate challenges with tenacity and build cohesive environments where each member contributes to collective success. A confident communicator and natural network-builder, you cultivate influential partnerships that elevate the Maison’s visibility and impact. Fluent in Turkish and English, you embody the values, culture and spirit of the Maison in all interactions.

 

 

What are we expecting from you? 

Reporting to the President of the MEIAT region, and as a member of the MEIAT Executive Committee, you will be the ambassador of the Maison in Türkiye, driving market’s strategic development and ensuring the highest standards of brand equity, client excellence and operational performance. You will lead the strategic roadmap for the market, steering sales, client development, marketing, communication and people leadership to elevate the Maison’s presence and long-term growth. To that extent, you will:

·  Define and execute a robust retail network strategy, identify growth opportunities, lead market intelligence and secure a best-in-class boutique footprint
·  Cultivate and expand an influential ecosystem of clients, media, cultural institutions and strategic partners, anchoring sustainable client engagement with a strong focus on High Jewellery
·  Shape and elevate the marketing and communication roadmap, strengthen brand visibility, desirability and consistency with uncompromising Maison standards
·  Lead the annual business plan and budget cycle, oversee sales performance, A&P, Capex, FTEs and full P&L management
·  Ensure strict alignment with Group, Maison and local regulatory frameworks while delivering flawless execution of market initiatives and strategic priorities
·  Foster a collaborative, empowered and high-performing culture by attracting, developing and retaining top talent, and inspiring teams through clarity, coaching and accountability
·  Reinforce strong governance and cross-team alignment, anticipate organizational needs and adapt structures to evolving business dynamics

 

More than a role…. We recruit for a career!

 

By joining Van Cleef & Arpels you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition.  

 

 

The Recruitment Process

Send your application online.

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an interview.

Along the recruitment process you will meet the Commercial Director, HR Director, President of the MEIAT region, and HQ .