SALES ASSOCIATE

Richemont; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Buccellati, a premier Italian high-jewelry Maison, seeks a senior sales-channel leader to drive direct, online and retail strategies. You will manage partner relationships, negotiate contracts, and shape pricing and terms with major partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience supervising teams, with a focus on CRM optimization and industry engagement. Located in Hong Kong, the position offers broad exposure to luxury markets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent level of education and leadership experience.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Extensive sales-channel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement channel sales strategies aligned with business goals.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with channel partners.
• Oversee CRM implementation and data integrity.
• Lead pricing and terms projects with external partners.
• Represent the organization at industry events to gain market intelligence.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales channel management

Negotiation

Contract management

CRM systems

Training & enablement

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With more than 25 subsidiaries and 600 boutiques MONTBLANC is present all over the world.

YOUR MISSION:

Manage a sales channel, such as such direct sales, online sales, or retail sales. Develop and implement channel sales strategies that align with the overall business objectives. Identify new business opportunities, set sales targets, and monitor performance metrics to ensure that the channel is meeting or exceeding sales goals. Manage relationships with channel partners, negotiate contracts, and provide training and support to ensure that the partners are equipped to sell the organization's products or services effectively.

• Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization, enabling effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.
• Set clear objectives for each sales call; develop and deliver presentations tailored to the known interests, needs, issues, and concerns of decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization; gather and analyze relevant information; and secure agreement to a statement of customer requirements.
• Cultivate a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at industry events to obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and services.
• Configure complex product-and-services solutions and associated contractual terms that meet the customer's mid- to long-term needs, incorporating input from relevant internal specialists. Present solutions to customer representatives and negotiate agreements within predefined commercial parameters, or review and authorize sales proposals from team members that deviate from standard terms, escalating issues to senior management as necessary.
• Manage and deliver pricing and terms projects, negotiating with external strategic partners on pricing and terms.
• Control specific segments of the organization's business performance metrics, ensuring strategic alignment with financial goals and objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service-level agreements, planning, coordinating, and supervising activities related to major contracts.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the CRM system within the area of responsibility, identifying and communicating opportunities for system improvement to enhance customer relationship management.
• Implement and control compliance management for specific segments of the organization's external partners.
• Develop product education courses to meet identified needs, improving performance and meeting business requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert in technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team, maintaining external accreditations and an in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulations and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Ensure all activities and responsibilities are conducted in accordance with the company's diversity and inclusion guidelines.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization, enabling effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.
• Set clear objectives for each sales call; develop and deliver presentations tailored to the known interests, needs, issues, and concerns of decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization; gather and analyze relevant information; and secure agreement to a statement of customer requirements.
• Cultivate a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at industry events to obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and services.
• Configure complex product-and-services solutions and associated contractual terms that meet the customer's mid- to long-term needs, incorporating input from relevant internal specialists. Present solutions to customer representatives and negotiate agreements within predefined commercial parameters, or review and authorize sales proposals from team members that deviate from standard terms, escalating issues to senior management as necessary.
• Manage and deliver pricing and terms projects, negotiating with external strategic partners on pricing and terms.
• Control specific segments of the organization's business performance metrics, ensuring strategic alignment with financial goals and objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service-level agreements, planning, coordinating, and supervising activities related to major contracts.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the CRM system within the area of responsibility, identifying and communicating opportunities for system improvement to enhance customer relationship management.
• Implement and control compliance management for specific segments of the organization's external partners.
• Develop product education courses to meet identified needs, improving performance and meeting business requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert in technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team, maintaining external accreditations and an in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulations and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Ensure all activities and responsibilities are conducted in accordance with the company's diversity and inclusion guidelines.

Required qualifications include a Master's Degree or equivalent level of education, extensive experience enabling the job holder to handle the majority of situations and advise others, and experience in general supervision of more junior colleagues. HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? Master’s Degree or Equivalent Level Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others.

Buccellati is a prestigious Italian high-jewelry Maison, celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship, unique designs, and rare colored stones, rooted in Renaissance goldsmithing traditions.