Reference code: JR134378
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.
Main purpose
As a V.I.E Marketing Executive within the Americas Region, reporting to the Product manager, you will support the daily business operations of the Marketing team transversally for Jewelry, High Jewelry, Timepieces and Bridal Collections.
This V.I.E assignment is a 12-month contract based in New York city, with an ideal start date in January 2027, contingent on visa requirements.
Are you a good match?
For this V.I.E, we are looking for the candidate to have a Master’s degree or university certificate in Business, Marketing or Communication, with a a minimum of 1-2 years internship or early-career experience in retail operations, business analysis, product marketing, or consulting—ideally within the luxury, beauty, or fashion industries. Fluency in English and French are mandatory for this role.
We are seeking for a candidate who will demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills. Strong mastery of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, data modeling) and PowerPoint required; Experience with Power BI or SAP is a plus, as is Looker or PEGA. Excellent interpersonal skills, effective time management skills and the ability to adapt in a fast paced environment will contribute to success in this role.
The ideal candidate will be a self starter, who brings fresh new ideas and is open to learning from a group of experienced product experts. The candidate will leave with an enriching experience that they can take with them into their early career future assignments
What are we expecting from you?
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
1. Reporting, Analytics & Forecasting (40%)
- Ad-Hoc & Regional Reporting: Design, run, and analyze weekly/monthly transversal performance reports for regional leadership and VPs, detailing boutique-level and Sales Associate (SA) performance by product collection.
- Predictive Modeling & Forecasting: Develop and maintain user-friendly forecasting templates and strategic documentation to assist leadership in planning the year ahead.
- Executive Presentations: Consolidate complex datasets into clear, visually engaging presentations to deliver findings and strategic recommendations to Managers and Senior Managers.
2. Retail Operations & Special Orders (25%)
- Special Orders Optimization: Partner closely with the Assistant Manager to organize, streamline, and improve the regional process flow of special orders executed on the PEGA platform.
- Workflow Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the special order pipeline and propose solutions to elevate the boutique and client experience.
3. Launch Strategy & Feedback Loops (20%)
- Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate closely with product marketing, visual merchandising, and supply chain teams to organize, track, and implement regional launches.
- Post-Launch Recaps: Conduct qualitative and quantitative post-launch analysis to evaluate the success of marketing initiatives.
- Boutique Feedback Loops: Actively gather qualitative boutique-level feedback from Store Directors and SAs to assess client reactions and refine future launch strategies.
4. Retail Enablement, Training & Brand Heritage (15%)
- In-Boutique Training: Partner with the training department to conduct on-site boutique training sessions for new launches, sales initiatives, and collection storytelling.
- Event & Client Support: Travel to domestic events to support retail teams on the floor, sharing product technicalities and patrimonial history with elite clients.
More than a role…. We recruit for a career!
If you are interested in joining the influential growth of the Maison with care, no compromise, and the drive to succeed then do not hesitate to enter the creative universe of Van Cleef & Arpels.
By joining the Maison, you will be part of a nurturing team focused on delivering excellence and development.
We offer exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and international environment. The industry is transforming, it is an exciting time to join the Maison and to be at the forefront of this industry-wide transformation.
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 local HR team and the Americas Marketing management team.
What we offer you:
As a V.I.E in our subsidiary in New York City, you will benefit from:
- 12 month contract (potentially renewable to another 12 months)
- Monthly allowance not subject to taxes
- Monthly housing allowance
- Travel cost linked to the move
- Health insurance
ELIGIBILITY TO THE VIE PROGRAM:
Important: Kindly note that the V.I.E Program requires strict eligibility criteria, you can access further information on this destination and check your eligibility through this page: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/countries
The V.I.E Program is run under the authority of the French Ministry for Economy and Finance and that of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, all details can be found on the Civiweb website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/informations-pratiques-sur-le-volontariat-international
