Senior Group Director, High-End Sales & Distribution - WFJ

About the role: CHANEL is seeking a Senior Group Director, High-End Sales & Distribution for Watches & Fine Jewelry (WFJ) Division, based in New York. This role is responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy for High Jewelry and High Watchmaking across the US, driving business growth while elevating CHANEL's position in the high-end luxury market. This role will also build and develop a high-performing team of High-End sales experts while partnering across Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Client, Education, Fashion, and Global WFJ to deliver a seamless "One Brand" strategy and exceptional client experience. What impact you can create at CHANEL:Design & implement the sales and distribution strategy of HIGH-END (High Jewelry & High watchmaking) in the USStrategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term strategies for high jewelry and high watchmaking. Define clear KPIs to guide execution and measure performance. Sales & Business Development: Drive revenue through private in-store appointments and high-profile client events. Set and track sales targets by channel and product category. Business Analysis & Reporting: Provide data analysis and business reporting, along with strategic recommendations to maximize sales and profitability. Contribute to monthly business reviews for the US President and Management Committee, highlighting performance, gaps, and opportunities. Team Development: Lead and coach a community of experts with deep knowledge of gemstones and storytelling. Develop the existing team and recruit high-end sales talent, internally or externally, while identifying high potential internal talent. Implement structured assessments and create clear career pathways into High-End roles. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the US WFJ departments (Merchandising, Marketing, Client, Education), US Fashion and Global WFJ teams to ensure all actions align with the specific needs of the regional markets and optimize the "one brand" strategy. This includes the high jewelry & high watchmaking assortment, events plan, client engagement plan, and education touchpoints. What you will bring to the team: Strong ability to work cross-functionally across departments Agile and flexible leader who adapts quickly to changing business conditions Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate and develop a growing team Experience managing multiple distribution channels and understanding their dynamics, including retail, lease, fashion retail, and multi-brand retailers Strong understanding of the diversity and nuances of the US market and clientele Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience in watches, precious jewelry, and high jewelry Strong organizational and presentation skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong strategic vision and business acumen Position Logistics: Partially Remote: Role requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence at the designated location/office.10-15+ years of progressive leadership in luxury retail or high-value asset transactions. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or design-related field Deep knowledge of gemology, jewelry manufacturing, and historical provenance Proficiency in managing budgets, financial forecasting, and P&L for high-margin categories. Established global network of UHNW collectors, dealers, and industry stakeholdersNY office-based role Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business requires*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is 175,000 through 250,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components will include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Additional Information: Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:

Diversity and Inclusion: At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients. We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. Chanel Community:

• CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
• Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.
• Sustainability:
• CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
• Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.
• Arts and Culture: