Area Manager - France - Damiani Brand

DAMIANI Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury watch and jewelry company is seeking an experienced Area Manager for France to lead its Wholesale channel, focusing on high-end watches. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in similar roles within the luxury watch industry, thriving in managing wholesale accounts and driving commercial growth. Fluency in French and English is essential, with Italian as a plus. The position is based in Paris, offering a chance to enhance brand visibility and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar wholesale roles within the luxury watch industry.
• Fluent in French and English; Italian is a plus.
• Proven track record in managing wholesale accounts and driving commercial growth.

Responsabilités

• Manage and grow the wholesale business in France.
• Strengthen relationships with key partners and retailers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the network.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Description du poste

About Damiani Group

Damiani Group is one of the leading international players in the luxury sector, a benchmark in high-end jewelry and watchmaking Made in Italy. Founded in Valenza in 1924, the Group is synonymous with creativity, artisanal excellence, and uncompromising quality, with a direct presence in key global markets through both retail and wholesale networks.

The Group’s prestigious brand portfolio includes Damiani – the historic Italian high jewelry maison – as well as Salvini, Bliss, Calderoni, Rocca 1794, VENINI and a selection of high-end watch brands distributed through its network.

Role Overview

To support the Group’s expansion in the French market, we are seeking an experienced Area Manager France to lead the Wholesale channel with a specific focus on the high-end watch category. Reporting to the International Commercial Director, the role will be responsible for managing and developing wholesale activities in France, ensuring sustainable growth and strong market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the wholesale business in France, driving sales and profitability.
• Strengthen relationships with key partners, retailers, and distributors, ensuring alignment with the Group’s values and standards.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the network of point-of-sales across the territory.
• Monitor market trends, consumer behaviors, and competitors’ activities, recommending strategies to anticipate and address challenges.
• Represent the Group at trade fairs, industry events, and networking activities to enhance visibility and brand awareness.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Finance, Operations) to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar wholesale roles within the luxury watch industry, ideally with an international company background.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written); Italian is considered a plus.
• Proven track record in managing wholesale accounts and driving commercial growth.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ideally based in Paris or willing to relocate.
• Results-driven, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.