Assistant Manager, Network Development

At Cartier North America, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities

The Commercial Strategy team supports Exco in defining the strategic vision for Cartier North America and supports the network teams with action plans:

• Define priorities (setting objectives: sales forecasting, KPI…)
• Arbitrate budgets (Capex, Headcount, boutique structure, Compensation scheme principles)
• Develop/implement key projects aligning with the client experience and client development opportunities for all commercial channels & ensure stakeholders are aligned
• Define new areas of potential business for Cartier North-America

Main accountabilities/objective of the position

Existing Network Strategy:

Boutique Footprint Strategy

• Contribute to Network Strategy with market research (competition, macroeconomics, urban development schemes etc.) and internal data analysis for 360 insights
• Contribute to Boutique Footprint Strategy with market research (competition, macro-economics, urban development schemes etc.) and support Senior Manager & Manager with Retail briefs for new boutiques and Investment requests to get HQ’s approval
• Participate in special/transversal programs and projects (Boutique openings, Task Forces, 3Y sales plan & capex management etc.)

Retail Projects Investment Requests

• Support team with presentations for each market addressing the strategic objectives and summarizing the findings, recommendations for development and related business forecasts (sales, people, investment)
• Support team with investment request to Cartier headquarter (scorecards, retail briefs)

Data / Business Analytics

• Provide reports – as needed - to support the existing network and liaise with various teams to analyze from a 360 angle

New business opportunities:

• Develop and maintain Business Intelligence base (feedback from boutiques, market/competition research etc.) to identify new areas of potential business
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives with internal teams

Other

• Provide administrative support to the team, as needed
• Work on presentations, as needed
• Carry out project management activities such as meeting coordination, minutes, and project status reporting

Qualifications:

• College degree in Business / MBA
• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in an analytical / consulting role
• Entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, outside of the box thinking to bring new ways to find information/trends and present recommendations in an Executive way
• Ability to produce sophisticated decks & materials, which can be consumed immediately by business / commercial functions
• Strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Listening and communication skills with the ability to problem-solve
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously, attention to detail