VM & Store Planning Executive (Contract)- Van Cleef & Arpels

Job description

Who are we?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.

YOUR MISSION:

The Store Planning & VM Executive ensures our Maison’s network of boutiques in Oceania upholds its highest standards at all times.

They contribute to the 360°environment of our boutiques via new boutique projects (opening / renovation), regular review of boutique conditions, and coordination / prioritization of boutique maintenance actions.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Store Design and Planning

• Plans and executes on store planning activities and follows up with Store Planning team for new boutique openings and renovations
• Works closely with regional Store Planning team to ensure Maison standards are met on each project
• Maintains and monitors project budget, design concept, layout proposal and schedule
• Respects project timelines and follow up proactively: provide local market feedback to regional store planning team to ensure efficient, on time and on budget execution of the project / meeting with vendors to ensure progress on projects.

Network Maintenance

• Be responsible for boutique conditions across (5) existing boutiques (regular boutique visits, detailed checks and reporting)
• Coordinates maintenance actions and repair plans with all stakeholders
• In charge of maintenance budget monitoring with regular updates to finance and management
• Challenges quotations systematically through checking offers from suppliers and creates Purchase

Visual Merchandising

• Coordinates in-boutique VM implementation (guidelines, zoning, launches) and identify and plan improvement areas, share best practices. Discuss store zoning in consultation with retail management
• Assists with reordering of props, lighting and VM tools where necessary
• Reviews of boutique standards across Oceania

General

• Works with SDP Manager and Retail Operations Manager on managing VM and Maintenance budgets within the overall retail budget
• Develops strong collaborations with Marketing and Events teams
• Supports development of boutique event concepts
• Owns the invoicing/purchase order workflow for maintenance and VM vendors

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Store Planning or Store Operations functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP systems is an advantage
• Project management and budgeting experience required
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including boutique staff and external vendors
• Experience in Visual Merchandising guideline implementation is a plus

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.

Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Send your application online. If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for an interview. Along the recruitment process you will meet the Human Resources Business Partner Oceania, the Retail Director Oceania / the Area Retail Manager SEA, and the Boutique Manager.

Otherwise, you will receive an email to inform you that your application has not been successful.