High Jewelry Sales Assistant - Mansion

Richemont•New York, NY

58d

About The Position

The HJ Sales Assistant supports the growth of the High-End business and VIP client journey through strong attention to detail, hospitality, and a service-oriented mindset. You will be responsible for supporting dedicated HJ Sales Experts in preparing for and executing bespoke appointments while maintaining the High-End product category within the boutique. You are highly committed, always strive for results and excellence, while being a true team player and investing as a key stakeholder in the development of the HJ activity within the boutique. If/when you are not supporting HJ activity, you will support the broader boutique business needs as directed

Requirements

Educational background or commensurate experience in high-end retail or hospitality
A minimum of 2 years of experience in luxury retail, service, or hospitality
Must be available to work retail hours including weekends and be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft software
Has a strong service-oriented mindset
Is flexible, adaptable, and has a strong moral compass
Maintains a strong sense of aesthetics and has a natural curiosity for the luxury industry, High Jewelry, and art
Displays strong self-awareness and discernment
Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can adapt well to various personalities
Has strong situational and emotional intelligence
Exudes positivity, openness, empathy, self-confidence, and determination
Ability to project an approachable and professional image in personal appearance, manner, and demeanor

Nice To Haves

Supplemental education/credentials with the GIA, Gem-A, FHH, or similar institutions are a plus
Additional language skills (Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic) are a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and Assist in Private Viewing Appointments with the HJ Sales Team
Prepare viewing rooms for client appointments ensuring all products and resources are ready for the viewing
Support all hospitality elements of HJ appointments, including beverage service, lite bites etc.
Interact with clients and provide exceptional service with the highest level of courtesy and professionalism
Assist the HJ Sales team by bringing products to and from the viewing room during appointments
Manage the client wishlist in the product management catalogue, capture relevant notes of the client’s product interests, and recap to the HJ Sales Team after the appointment
Anticipate Sales Team and Client needs and act swiftly, decisively, and properly
Uphold the Cartier image by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times and acting as an ambassador of the Maison
As needed, travel to local boutiques, events, or offsite locations with the HJ Sales Team to support bespoke appointments
Follow-up and report on pending HJ deals using the opportunity management tool
Assist the HJ Sales team with client development actions as needed, such as creating wishlists, fulfilling gifting ideas, booking reservations etc.
Support the HJ Sales Team with computer tasks such as expense reports, email proof-reading, printing etc.
Handle client insurance valuation requests from the HJ Sales Teams in an accurate and timely manner
Partner with all departments and colleagues to ensure an exceptional guest journey
Consistently monitor and follow-up on client care-service matters leveraging the appropriate stakeholders
Set-up/break down High Jewelry product displays for opening and closing
Conduct inventory counts as required
Partner with Visual Merchandising in order to ensure correct displays, including adjusting displays when products are transferred out
Partner within the Operations team to ensure all High-End pieces are tagged correctly and are in first-choice condition
Update and maintain an active HJ library (i.e. Product News, Collection books etc)
Submit transfer requests for High-End product and follow-up on all pending transfers to ensure arrival times are met
Understand and comply with all Cartier security and operational procedures (i.e., product handling, inventory control, etc)
Organize relevant logistics for shipping and hand deliveries
Support the larger boutique with general operational and hospitality tasks as needed when not supporting HJ activities
Remain thoroughly up-to-date on the full range of the High-End product offer, including all pieces located in the boutique and region
Develop a deep knowledge of Cartier, its creations and stories, as well as the luxury marketplace, industry news, and the competition