Key Responsibilitie
1.Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure all cash transactions exceeding AED 55,000 are accurately submitted via the internal platform (KYC) and the Government portal (GoAML).
- Maintain strong partnership with Richemont local Finance. Audit and Security teams, while maintaining all guidelines and expectations
- Plan and deliver compliance refresher training sessions for all UAE team members to maintain a high level of adherence across all locations.
- Process sales transactions in strict accordance with required internal procedures and system guidelines.
2. Boutique Operations & Administration:
- Partner with management to support overall operations of boutique, as needed.
- Provide support for daily boutique operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Manage and process Mall permit applications for the Mall of the Emirates boutique.
- Oversee and maintain the back-office area, ensuring efficient organization and tidiness.
- Prepare and organize a comprehensive, standardized filing system aligned across all UAE boutiques.
- Expertly manage the Gemini system's processes, providing continuous refresher training and support to boutique teams.
- Demonstrate proficiency and autonomy in utilizing all back-office and client-facing tools.
- Provide essential support for the invoicing process
- Review and order all relevant supplies for boutique operations on a regular basis, including stationery, pantry items, and (PLV) materials.
3. Product & Inventory Management:
- Receive shipments of new products, conducting thorough quality control checks at the Boutique level before merchandising.
- Accurately price tag all new inventory items.
- Utilize and maintain the stock management tool, ensuring accurate and timely updates of monthly stock count results.
- Plan and assist in daily and monthly stock-taking activities for all sellable and non-sellable items within the boutique(s) environment.
- Actively participate in proactive boutique stock orders and order projections through detailed stock movement analysis. (Specifically, accessories)
4. After-Sales & Client Service Support:
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks of the Customer Service Anomaly report to monitor repair statuses.
- Follow up and coordinate with Sales Associates regarding repair statuses and ready repairs.
- Conduct monthly inventory of repairs within the boutique(s).
- Ensure Sales Associates effectively promote the pre-approval repair option to clients.
- Verify that a quality check has been completed on all repaired items before client collection.
- Ensure clients receive timely email communication regarding repairs ready for collection, in line with audit requirements.
5. Represent Brand Identity, Act as a Maison ambassador
- Act as an Ambassador for the Brand, ensuring the integrity of its image with clients and within the local retail community.
- Adhere with Passion to the values and rituals of presentation established by the Maison.
6. Team Collaboration & Client Experience Support
- Develop a positive, trusting relationship with the team
- Ensure proper understanding and execution of all brand guidelines and procedures among the team.
- Provide support on the shop floor and during special events as required. Assist with hospitality during sales presentations when needed, enhancing the client experience.
- Support invoicing and product wrapping in strict adherence to Vacheron Constantin guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in an administrative or operations support role within a luxury retail environment.
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and system management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
- Familiarity with compliance procedures (e.g., KYC, GoAML) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with stock management system.
- A proactive, autonomous, and service-oriented mindset.