Strategy & Business Development MBA Associate – Temp

US04 Richemont North America, Inc.; Village of Pelham (NY); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Job summary

Richemont North America, Inc. in New York, NY invites an MBA Associate to contribute to strategy and business development across our Maisons.

You will support initiatives, conduct rigorous analysis, prepare detailed market and consumer reports, and collaborate with regional and Group stakeholders to align content and deliver insights. You will engage in research, forecasting and multi-functional projects, applying analytical skills to real-world luxury market challenges and presenting findings

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in MBA program.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; economic, accounting and statistics knowledge required.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PowerPoint decks and reports for stakeholders and Management (local market and macroeconomics trends, consumer behavior, market intelligence).
• Analyze monthly sales data and forecast how economic factors may affect future sales.
• Coordinate with regional and Group stakeholders on content and format.
• Develop reports, presentations and strategic analyses, and make recommendations to drive the business forward.
• Conduct competitive research highlighting trends and competitor activity in the Americas.
• Support multi-functional regional projects and stakeholder alignment.
• Communicate project progress, status and challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

MBA program pursuit

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategy & Business Development MBA Associate – Temp Strategy & Business Development | New York, NY Reports to: Business Development Manager

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.

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Research, analysis and reports: 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

Qualifications

• 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 and cons of different solutions to a problem
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, results-oriented
• Robust organizational skills, experience in project management
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments and all levels of management
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in the luxury industry is a plus
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note: International students must possess a current work visa; Richemont North America does not sponsor work visas for summer internships.

We Offer – United States Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

Expected Salary: $30/hour Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

#Richemont #WeCraftTheFuture

In our Group, you can start anywhere and go everywhere. Internal mobility is one of the best growth accelerators to develop within Richemont and our Maisons. We encourage our people to be curious, drive their own career, and dream big.