Temporary Boutique Assistant - Chicago

WHO ARE WE?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment!
Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise.
At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself.

At Van Cleef & Arpels 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.

Are You a Good Match?

Do you have a passion for High Jewelry, Art & Culture?

Do you have experience with luxury products in your past?

Do you have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

If so, we’d love to get to know you!

What are our expectations?

A Boutique Assistant at Van Cleef & Arpels assists Sales Associates and Management in delivering an exceptional client experience by providing support to Sales Associates, daily boutique maintenance and operations, assisting Reception and providing consistent and active participation to the Van Cleef & Arpels Service Excellence Ceremony. Boutique Assistants will be asked to support daily presentations and VIP presentations, coordinate and communicate with other Boutique Assistants to ensure floor coverage and perform back office and administrative tasks as needed while complying with confidentiality and security guidelines.

Boutique Assistants are responsible for proper handling of morning jewelry set up and evening jewelry puling as well as back stock maintenance. Boutique Assistants will be asked to accurately backfill POS stations and desks and maintain a strong partnership with Management and Boutique Administrators to ensure merchandise is kept in proper condition. A Boutique Assistant is responsible for greeting clients and assisting with Reception duties. A Boutique Assistant will be asked to respect all protocols defined by Management and Corporate regarding the client experience and to uphold the Van Cleef & Arpels image by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times and following the Service Charter.

Qualifications for this role include: a Bachelor’s Degree and/or two years of working in a fast-paced luxury environment is preferred. A Boutique Assistant is required to be able to multitask and remain organized with multiple projects. A Boutique Assistant needs to have strong computer skills and have excellent communication and verbal skills. SAP knowledge and the ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. At this time, we are not sponsoring work visas. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment is the USA.

More than a job…it’s an experience!

If you are interested in joining the influential growth of the Maison with care, no compromise, and the drive to succeed then do not hesitate to enter the creative universe of Van Cleef & Arpels. By joining the Maison, you will be part of a nurturing team focused on delivering excellence and development.

The recruitment process:

• Please complete an application on the Richemont Career Site.
• Selected candidates will be contacted by the HR team for an interview.

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago