Strategy and Business Development Associate

Location: NEW YORK

Time Type: Full time

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories.

Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them.

At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas.

Strategy & Business Development| New York, NY

Reports to:

Business Development Manager

As an MBA Associate, you will be fully immersed in Richemont's vibrant organization and unique culture, engaging in a wide array of activities across our prestigious Maisons. You will play a vital role, assisting your dedicated team in executing brand or functional strategies, and contributing to key initiatives and projects that drive development and understanding in areas such as sales, culture, analytics, and service.

The Strategy & Business Development MBA Associate will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic initiatives and business growth within the team. This position involves comprehensive research and analytical tasks, including preparing detailed reports and presentations on market trends and consumer behavior. This individual will contribute to strategic development by conducting competitive analysis, supporting business development plans, and assisting in formulating recommendations to drive the business forward.

Additionally, the role requires active participation in multi-functional regional projects, ensuring effective stakeholder alignment and clear communication of project progress. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to apply analytical skills and strategic thinking to real-world business challenges.

• Prepare PowerPoint presentation decks and reports to key stakeholders and Management (local market and macroeconomics trends, consumer behavior, market intelligence, etc.)
• Support Manager in analyzing monthly sales data, and forecasting how economic factors may affect future sales
• Align with regional stakeholders and Group stakeholders on content and format

• Support the development of reports, presentations, and strategic analysis, as needed, and partner with the Manager to make recommendations for driving the business forward
• Conduct competitive research highlighting trends and competitor activity in the Americas
• Support in implementing business development plans and initiatives that enable Maisons to meet and exceed sales and marketing targets

• Support on key multi-functional regional projects
• Ensure alignment among the internal and/or external stakeholders
• Ensure all critical issues are addressed properly, efficiently, and judiciously
• Support in preparing regular communications to key stakeholders and Management on project progress, status and challenges

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program, pursuing an MBA degree
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; economic, accounting and statistics knowledge required
• Ability to think critically to weigh the pros…