Head of WFJ Marketing

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$223K/yr – $280K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the US luxury watch and jewelry marketing mission, turning market insights into product storytelling, launch momentum, and cross-functional orchestration that elevates brand legitimacy and desirability.

  • Brand and product storytelling: localize global strategy and drive launches that showcase iconic platforms to U.S. luxury buyers.
  • Cross-functional leadership: align communications, media, events, retail, and digital to ensure consistent product visibility.
  • VM and boutique experience: define and execute U.S. visual merchandising that meets global guidelines while fitting local priorities.

Job Description

Own the US Watches & Fine Jewelry marketing strategy and cross-functional leadership to scale CHANEL’s luxury position.

  • Define and lead the overall marketing strategy for Watches & Fine Jewelry in the U.S., strengthening brand awareness, desirability, and legitimacy.
  • Drive initiatives that support the scaling of the WFJ business and reinforce CHANEL’s positioning within the luxury watch and jewelry landscape.
  • Partner with global teams to localize brand and product marketing strategies for the U.S. market.
  • Develop strong product storytelling and launch strategies to support key collections and iconic product platforms.
  • Lead cross-functional orchestration across communications, media, events, retail, and digital to ensure consistent and impactful product visibility.
  • Translate market insights and commercial opportunities into strategic product marketing initiatives.
  • Define and implement the visual merchandising strategy across the U.S. boutique network to ensure exceptional brand expression and retail experience.
  • Ensure VM execution aligns with global guidelines while adapting to local business priorities and key markets.
  • Partner with Retail and Merchandising teams to optimize product presentation, storytelling, and client engagement in boutiques.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Marketing and Visual Merchandising team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence.
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CHANEL

Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

London, England, GBR
29K employees (5,853 in marketing)