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CHANEL · 4 hours ago

Specialist, High-End Business Development

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

CHANEL is focused on creating an inclusive culture and is seeking a Specialist of High-End Business Development to join their Watches & Fine Jewelry Division in New York. This role involves assisting with product movement and allocation for High Jewelry, managing the High-End client program, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support financial objectives and new collection launches.

ApparelFashionJewelryRetail

Responsibilities

Coordinate transfers between retail boutiques for specific client appointments as well as inbound and outbound movement of international transfers

Analyze all product requests with a critical and solution-oriented mindset, proactively identifying opportunities, proposing alternatives, and making strategic suggestions to drive business and optimize sales performance

Act as liaison between the US and Global High-End Business Development teams to manage client requests and the inbound and outbound movement of international transfers

Partner with PR regarding all High-End product loans for press features and editorial shoots

Assist in the management of High-End model stock, partnering with visual merchandising, boutique leadership and sales associates to maintain boutique assortments from a visual perspective and ensure proper assortments to support market and client needs

Work closely with Customs Compliance team to ensure accuracy on all High-End proformas prior to shipping internationally

Partner with the Operations, Aftersales, and WFJ Service Center to ensure all High-End inventory is well maintained, product is sent to internal boutiques and external markets on time, and ETAs for client appointments and High-End events are met

Provide boutique teams with selling tools on all current and new collections, creating client portfolios, and providing sales associates with necessary product knowledge

Assist in the organization and planning of all local and international High-End events, supporting in the product movements and event logistics

Assist in entertaining VIC clients during local US events and supporting sales associates during High-End selling ceremonies

Assist in the management of the Ultimate Platform database, recording all past and current client data, building reports on client behavior and product interests

Run inventory and sales reports, assisting Manager, High End Business Development in analyzing stock to sales ratio, and request replenishment from our global counterparts to maximize opportunities and drive sales and image

Qualification

High-End Business DevelopmentData AnalysisInventory ManagementExcelPowerPointClient Relationship ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree required

2-4 years minimum of luxury WFJ experience

Ability to work independently and transparently, possessing the judgment to provide frequent and concise management updates to US and Global teams

Ability to work well as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in working within a continually evolving and demanding environment

Ability for domestic travel, approximately 10%

Position is based out of New York Corporate Headquarters

Role requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence at the designated location/office

Excellent skills in Excel (comfortable using Pivot Table functions and Vlookup for analysis)

Highly skilled in Powerpoint, with specific ability to build compelling and engaging decks with key insights based upon data

A strong analytical skillset and comfortability working with data and numbers

An understanding of VIC client socio-cultural nuances from market to market across the US

Deep understanding of how to leverage data to implement actionable strategies and solutions

Solid understanding of the supply chain including inventory management and distribution

Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external teams and clients

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality

Benefits

Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing and a Wellbeing fund

Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)

Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days

401K and other incentives

Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking