Area Director, Southwest

Richemont one of the world leaders in the luxury sector has various Houses specializing in jewelry watches and high-end accessories.Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them.At the same time we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses through a process of permanent creativity.

Area Director Southwest
Reports to: Regional VP

Lead More Than Boutiques. Shape the Future of Cartier.

At Cartier our boutiques are more than places where extraordinary creations are discovered-theyre where lasting relationships are built exceptional experiences come to life and the Maison is brought to life every day.

As an Area Director youll do more than oversee a portfolio of boutiques. Youll inspire leaders elevate teams strengthen client relationships and shape the commercial future of one of the worlds most iconic luxury Maisons.

Working closely with the Regional AVP and cross-functional partners youll connect strategy with execution-bringing people ideas and innovation together to create exceptional results for our clients our teams and our business.

How Youll Make an Impact
Lead the Business

Youll provide strategic leadership across multiple boutiques creating an environment where commercial performance operational excellence and exceptional client experiences go hand in hand.

Youll identify opportunities to grow market share strengthen client relationships and elevate clienteling and omnichannel experiences while ensuring every boutique reflects the standards elegance and spirit of Cartier.

Success in this role requires a leader with strong commercial and financial acumen experience managing a multi-unit luxury retail business and the ability to translate strategy into measurable results.

Lead the People
Exceptional boutiques are built by exceptional leaders.

Youll coach and develop Boutique Directors strengthen leadership capability champion succession planning and create opportunities for talent to grow across Cartier and Richemont. Youll foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous development where people can do their best work.

Youre a leader who builds trust naturally leads with humility and optimism and understands that your greatest legacy is the people youve developed.

Lead the Client Experience
Luxury is defined by every detail.

Youll champion hospitality service clienteling and omnichannel experiences that are unmistakably Cartier. By understanding your clients your market and emerging trends youll continuously elevate the experience while helping shape regional strategy alongside Corporate and Regional Leadership.

You have a genuine appreciation for luxury craftsmanship and creating meaningful experiences that clients remember long after they leave the boutique.

Lead the Maison
As one of Cartiers senior leaders youll serve as a trusted ambassador for the Maison.

Youll build meaningful partnerships across boutiques Regional Leadership Corporate functions and Richemont while representing Cartier within the luxury community. Youll connect people ideas and opportunities to strengthen collaboration and create value beyond your own market.

Youre an enterprise leader-someone who influences without ego navigates complexity with confidence and brings people together around a shared vision.

What Youll Bring

• 810 years of progressive leadership experience ideally within luxury retail or hospitality.
• Proven success leading multiple locations with P&L responsibility and delivering sustainable commercial growth.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders build high-performing teams and develop strong succession pipelines.
• Deep understanding of luxury retail clienteling omnichannel strategy and operational excellence.
• Bachelors degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Additional language skills and SAP experience are a plus.
• Flexibility to travel and work retail hours including weekends and client events as business needs require.

Why Cartier

Joining Cartier means becoming part of one of the worlds most respected luxury Maisons and a global community where craftsmanship creativity and people are at the heart of everything we do.
Here youll have the opportunity to shape a market develop future leaders and create exceptional experiences while building a career with lasting impact.

At Cartier we dont just craft extraordinary creations we craft extraordinary careers.

Our Commitment to You

Employee wellbeing is a priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support you and your loved ones including medical dental and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability benefits; a 401(k) with company match; generous paid time off; wellness reimbursement; an employee assistance program; and paid volunteer days to support the communities where we live and work.

Expected Salary Range:base salary
Salary will be determined based on relevant skills experience and qualifications.

At Richemont We Craft the Future.

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