MEIAT - Product Manager Accessories & Fragrances V.I.E

Your Mission

Implement Strategic Marketing Plan And Actions

• Define and implement local Marketing strategy for the Accessories & Fragrances collections in line with global and regional directions.
• Identify long-term opportunities and sources of growth.

Animate Product Category & Develop Product Expertise

• Be the main point of contact on the product category for the entire network.
• Be the key interlocutor and support for boutiques, build strong relationships with Boutique Deputy Managers and animate the community.
• Collaborate with the supply team to define and revise assortments, track closely stock rotation & replenishments with regional & international teams.
• Revise sales forecasts on a monthly basis and collaborate with supply teams to ensure adequate product supply.
• Work in collaboration with commercial teams to define and implement action plans in Boutiques on identified category/collection/reference.
• Strengthen internal commitment keeping the category top of mind via dynamic in-boutique animations, challenges, incentives.
• Develop & lead in boutique trainings in collaboration with the Learning & Development department.
• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to optimize the visibility of the collections in boutiques and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with communication team to support product awareness and desirability.
• Collaborate with events team to implement activations in-boutique and beyond with a client centric approach focusing on awareness, desirability & personalized experience.
• Elaborate monthly and yearly reports and analysis and follow-up on product performance.

Launch New Products

• Define sales forecasts and assortments in collaboration with Supply, Commercial and Regional Marketing teams.
• Define and implement 360 launch plan to maximise success of all new launches, in coordination with other departments such as Communication, Visual Merchandising, CRM, Client Service, Learning & Development, and Regional Marketing teams.
• Train and support Boutiques, Points of Sales, and commercial teams.
• Create tools to support novelties launches such as Product News, catalogues, mappings.
• Follow up performances, target and qualitative feedback.

Master The Competition & Market Environment

• Capture market insights (economy, demographics, technology).
• Identify key and relevant competitors; understand their strategy (product offer, distribution strategy, price positioning, communication strategy, etc.).
• Share industry news (press, websites, events, etc.).
• HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
• At Cartier, we are free spirits, exploring a world of possibilities.
• The diversity of our skills, talents, and backgrounds is what makes us unique.
• Each individual is recognized and empowered, supported and rewarded.
• We value your independent spirit and encourage you to create your own path on an exciting journey with global opportunities.
• You will never stop learning at Cartier, a unique and special place to work and progress.

Role

• You will have a great opportunity to be an essential contributor in a dynamic team, working for the success of a first-class Luxury Maison under strong business acceleration and transformation.
• This role is ideal for a highly analytical and proactive individual with a strong focus on figures, eager to contribute to commercial strategy and operational excellence within a dynamic environment.
• To be successful in this role, we expect the following:
• You are graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• At least 2 years of profesionnal experience in the luxury industry, ideally with exposure and knowledge of the Middle East region.
• Strong knowledge in assortment management, merchandising & business analysis.
• Fluent level of English is required, along with strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Expert Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good organizational skills
• Digital acumen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, and high-volume workspace
• A curious mind and highly collaborative
• A strategic thinker– can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and draw credible pictures and visions
• Sense of aesthetics / Creative and innovative spirit
• HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?
• Ability to join and interact with a passionate, motivated and creative team that shares the same passion and energy for our dynamic Maison.
• A plethora of learning and growth opportunities within Cartier to help you develop and deep dive into the Luxury Retail environment.

Your Journey With Us

• Firstly, you will have to complete a 15-minute online video interview for us to assess your understanding of the position and motivations.
• Subsequently, you will be meeting with the HR team to delve deeper and assess your fit for this role.
• Finally, you will be able to meet with the local Hiring Team (Local HR and Hiring Manager).

What We Offer You

• We offer exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and international environment.
• The industry is transforming, and it is an exciting time to join the Maison and to be at the forefront of this industry-wide transformation.
• As a V.I.E in our subsidiary, you will benefit from:
• 12-month contract, potentially renewable for an additional 12-month
• Monthly allowance not subject to taxes
• Housing allowance
• Travel costs linked to the move
• Health insurance

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