Retail Director APCN

• Drive sales strategies to achieve targets, monitor market performance, optimize inventory control, and conduct regular market visits to assess competitor activities
• Lead the optimization of retail network, identify new store locations, secure favorable lease terms with landlords, and spearhead the opening and refurbishment of boutiques to strengthen brand presence
• Enhance and develop a strong clientele, integrate VIP data, interpret consumer behavior insights, and design strategies to elevate engagement with high‑value customers
• Steer annual budget planning, execute regular store audits, and ensure all boutiques uphold company policies and operational standards
• Lead, recruit, coach, and advance retail staff in office and frontline, conduct performance appraisals, and cultivate a high‑performing team with clear development pathways
• Develop the client-centric culture with brand history, products and hospitality, and reinforce consistent communication of company policies
• Orchestrate marketing activities and events with Marketing team, elevate client service standards, and optimize the end‑to‑end client journey
• Deliver sales and market reports with business acumen, participate in key meetings, and demonstrate a consistently professional and self‑driven approach

• Bachelor's degree or above required, with priority given to majors in Hospitality experience, Luxury Management, or related fields with extensive luxury retail management experience may be considered with adjusted educational requirements
• Minimum of 15 years of retail industry or luxury hospitality experience, with at least 10 years of retail management experience in the luxury or high-end industry
• Familiarity with high-end business operations, preferably in luxury retail, and extensive experience in distributor channel management preferred
• Excellent sales management capabilities with the ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve business targets
• Proficient in retail data analysis methodologies, capable of extracting key insights from sales data and inventory data
• Rich experience in boutique site selection and full-process management of new boutiques opening
• Excellent team leadership and management skills with the ability to effectively motivate and develop team members
• Strong cross-departmental collaboration and communication skills, capable of working closely with Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments
• Significant personnel management experience including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and career development planning
• Ability to accommodate frequent domestic travel
• Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin, capable of conducting business negotiations and preparing professional reports in English

Proficiency in additional languages such as French is preferred

Audemars Piguet offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package