Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler operating a global boutique network
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a vertically integrated watchmaking manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux, operating across design, production, and direct-to-consumer retail. The hiring and project mix reveals a company in active retail expansion—sales roles dominate open positions, boutique openings span multiple geographies, and inventory and network optimization are core operational challenges. Tech stack is enterprise-heavy (SAP, Salesforce, Workday) with analytics infrastructure (Looker, Power BI, Data Studio), typical of a luxury goods company managing complex supply chains and a growing owned-boutique footprint.
Notable leadership hires: Boutique Director, Commercial Director
Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre designs and manufactures fine timepieces and high jewelry at a dedicated manufacture in the Vallée de Joux. The company owns and operates boutiques across multiple continents—with active expansion projects in Japan, network rationalization efforts, and a stated omnichannel strategy—while maintaining in-house production, finishing, and ornament capabilities. Current focus areas include industrializing new product lines, expanding owned-operated boutique locations, executing VIP client events and clienteling programs, and coordinating store openings and relocations globally. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people across watchmaking, retail, and corporate functions.
Core systems include SAP (ERP), Salesforce (CRM), Workday (HR), and analytics platforms (Looker, Power BI, Data Studio). Manufacturing tools: PTC Creo, FANUC, Alphacam, SPC. Marketing: Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Google Analytics.
Yes. Active projects include boutique expansion, store openings/relocations (especially Japan), boutique network rationalization, and own-operated retail growth. Store opening coordination and design validation for boutique projects are current priorities.
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