Summary
LVMH is seeking an Assistant Business Development professional for High Jewellery and High Horology within its Jewellery & Timepieces Middle East team in Dubai. The role supports retail performance analysis, boutique merchandising, new launches, client events and coordination of deliveries and inter-boutique transfers. Previous experience in business analysis or merchandising is preferred, along with a Master's-level business education, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and fluent English. Luxury industry knowledge is valued, while jewellery and watchmaking knowledge is a plus.
The posting
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Within the Jewellery & Timepieces Middle East team, the Assistant Business Development High Jewellery & High Horology supports the development of the category within a multi-category Maison. The main mission will be to support the growth and needs of the Middle East Retail network by optimizing boutique offer and coordinating client events. The role involves close collaboration with the Retail network, the Jewellery & Timepieces Business Unit teams (Merchandising & Business Development, Logistics, Marketing), as well as the local teams (Merchandising, Training, CRM, Operations ).
1/ Analysis
- Weekly and monthly performance analysis (by product line, boutique and collection), including tracking of KPIs related to High End events
- Ad hoc competitive studies, particularly related to High End events
2/ Merchandising & Retail
- Provide day-to-day support to zones and boutiques: availability requests for pieces for client presentations, coordination between central teams and markets, product information, sales tools, etc.
- Support the management of new launches: product information, assortment summaries, consolidation of market requests
- Provide operational support before client events
- Create and share various sales tools (product books, listings, assortment summaries, sales staff applications)
3/ Logistics
- Monitor deliveries and invoicing with Paris and coordinate inter-boutique transfers to secure firm sales
- Previous experience in business analysis or merchandising is preferred Business School (Master's degree level)
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Analytical tools
- Fluent English
- Knowledge of the luxury industry; knowledge of the Jewellery & Watchmaking sector is a plus
Required qualities:
- Dynamic and proactive
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical and rigorous mindset
- Excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of client relationships
- Curiosity and sensitivity to product