Manager, Network Development-New York Position Available In New York, New York

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Manager, Network Development-New York New York, NY, US Permanent 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 diverse perspectives foster creativity and knowledge to deliver excellence. Role Overview The Network Development Manager will play a key role in overseeing and enhancing the Maison’s real estate portfolio, contributing to the strategic vision and expansion of its boutique network. You will closely collaborate with teams across Store Planning, Real Estate, Retail Performance, and Finance to optimize the network’s physical footprint and identify new business opportunities that align with the Maison’s growth objectives. Reporting to the AVP of Store Planning, the Real Estate Network Development Manager will be based in New York and will also support the coordination of strategic projects aimed at advancing the Maison’s market presence and operational excellence. Responsibilities Assess and analyze boutique projects within their market environment by reviewing competition, profitability, and real estate developments. Gather market intelligence to provide leadership with insights and recommendations, confirming marketing potential. Evaluate suitability of new locations, compile documentation for project briefs, and liase with real estate, legal, and landlord teams to define terms, deliverables, and milestones. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather project information, planning documents, and forecasts, and coordinate with local architects for site surveys and documentation of existing conditions. Support building investment requests for HQ approval and contribute to market analysis by summarizing business trends, forecasting sales, and identifying resource needs, including headcount, construction CapEx trends, timelines, and optimization opportunities. Create management presentations to address strategic objectives, present findings and data, and make recommendations for boutique network development. Maintain accurate tracking of retail lease information, construction timelines and budgets, and the status of approval processes. Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate project feasibility and organize the project pipeline. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, financial analysis, or project management, preferably within the luxury sector.
Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and create high-quality presentations and materials.
Excellent project management skills to effectively support Finance, Store Planning, Sales Performance teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask projects effectively.
Strong attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to travel for location scouting and site surveys. Currently, we are not sponsoring work visas. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Expected Salary Range- $115k-$120k This role is annual bonus eligible.