Retail Operations Executive - V. I. E.
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Richemont scores B on the Alion truth index.
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, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.
As a V.I.E. Retail Operations Executive in Türkiye, you will support the Country Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of boutique operations, while contributing to the development of Van Cleef & Arpels in the market.
Working closely with the boutiques and the Regional Team, you will be involved in a wide range of operational projects and activities, including retail operations, performance monitoring, visual merchandising, compliance, customer service and boutique events.
This V.I.E assignment is a 12-month contract based in Istanbul, with an ideal start date in January 2027, contingent on visa requirements.
Are you a good match?
For this V.I.E., we are looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree or university certificate in Business, Marketing or a related field, with previous experience in retail or hospitality, ideally with exposure to boutique operations. Fluency in English is mandatory for this role, Turkish is a plus.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint). Previous project management experience is a plus.
We are seeking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong service and client-centric mindset, and who enjoys collaborating with different stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Reliability, proactivity and a solution-oriented mindset will be key in the success of this assignment.
What are we expecting from you?
In this role, you will:
- Support operational projects and the daily activities of boutique teams.
- Ensure Maison and Group procedures are properly implemented and support audits and follow-up actions.
- Prepare daily sales reports and ad hoc performance analyses.
- Support the implementation of Visual merchandising guidelines and campaigns.
- Liaise with external suppliers and support boutique events and animations.
- Provide ad hoc operational support to the Country Manager.
More than a role…. We recruit for a career!
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.
We offer exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and international environment. The industry is transforming, it is an exciting time to join the Maison and to be at the forefront of this industry-wide transformation.
The recruitment process
Send your application online.
If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for an interview.
Along the recruitment process you will meet the local HR and the local management teams.
What we offer you:
As a V.I.E in our subsidiary in Turkiye, you will benefit from:
- 12 month contract (potentially renewable to another 12 months)
- Monthly allowance not subject to taxes
- Monthly housing allowance
- Travel cost linked to the move
- Health insurance
ELIGIBILITY TO THE VIE PROGRAM:
Important: Kindly note that the V.I.E Program requires strict eligibility criteria, you can access further information on this destination and check your eligibility through this page:https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/countries
The V.I.E Program is run under the authority of the French Ministry for Economy and Finance and that of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, all details can be found on the Civiweb website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/informations-pratiques-sur-le-volontariat-international