Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE
As part of the Marketing, Communications & Client team for the United Arab Emirates, in the role of V.I.E - Business Planning Executive, you will report to the Business Planning & Client Insights Manager. You will participate in the elaboration of the Marketing, Communication, and Client strategic plan. You will support the orchestration of key projects as a transversal player in the organization, monitor and coordinate the Advertising & Promotional budget, and assist with the articulation of strategic action plans and tracking performance.
This position requires a strong partnership with all Marketing, Communications & Client departments. The role requires a resourceful and motivated individual, curious, agile, and flexible, with strategic, analytical, and project management skills. The length of this V.I.E assignment is 12 months and starts as soon as possible (ideally from January 2026), depending on visa requirements. The position is based in Dubai.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
BUSINESS PLANNING & STRATEGY

• Assist with the overall articulation of the Marketing, Communications & Client Strategic Plan.
• Assist the Marketing, Communications & Client Director and the Business Planning & Client Insights Manager in developing and implementing strategic business plans to achieve sales targets and market share growth. This includes setting clear objectives, identifying key performance indicators, and tracking progress against goals.
• Support cross-functional 360 projects orchestration, maintaining a strong client-centric mindset and collaborative way of working.
• Ensure objectives and KPIs are clearly defined and monitored for each activation.
• Help set up and manage timelines and retro-planning among all teams involved and monitor progress & achievements.
• Develop a performance mindset within the Marketing, Communications & Client community, ensuring activations' ROI measurements & takeaways.
• Support UAE management with strategic presentations and internal communication (yearly strategic plan, presentation for quarterly Market town hall).

BUDGET MANAGEMENT & PERFORMANCE

• Follow up on the Advertising & Promotional Budget in terms of allocation, coordination, and tracking, in close collaboration with each department, Finance, Regional, and HQ stakeholders, under the guidance of the Business Planning & Client Insights Manager.

MARKET INSIGHT

• Foster a culture of curiosity through competitive intelligence monitoring.
• Capture market insights (economy, demographics, technology) and identify key/relevant competitors' insights (product offer, distribution strategy, price positioning, communication strategy, events, key launches, etc.).
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for Cartier to differentiate itself and gain a competitive advantage.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
At Cartier, we are free spirits, exploring a world of possibilities. Our diversity of skills, talents, and backgrounds is what makes us unique. Each singular individual is recognized and empowered, supported, and rewarded. We value your independent spirit and encourage you to create your own path on an exciting journey with global opportunities. You will never stop learning at Cartier, a unique and special place to work and progress.
As a Business Planning Executive, you will have a great opportunity to be an essential contributor to a dynamic team, working for the success of a first-class Luxury Maison under strong business acceleration and transformation. In order to be successful in this role, we expect the following:

• You are graduated from a Master's in Business, Marketing, or related disciplines, and you already have 2 years of professional experience in relevant positions (Business Planning, Strategic Projects, Marketing, etc.), ideally working transversally with all key functions in a market/HQ;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with peers; effective, versatile, and action-oriented;
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong team player, and project management skills combined with the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team;
• Expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint;
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation;
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in a timely manner;
• Clear thinker with outstanding numeric ability supported by a rounded commercial awareness;
• Able to see the big picture but possesses a pragmatic/flexible approach to delivery;
• Able to articulate complex concepts/projects clearly in a simple and cohesive manner;
• Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things;
• Relish working in a company with a diverse and global environment;
• Proactive, confident, coupled with strong verbal and presentation skills.

HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?

• Ability to join and interact with a passionate, motivated, and creative team that shares the same passion and energy for our dynamic Maison.
• A plethora of learning and growth opportunities within Cartier to help you develop and deep-dive into the Luxury Retail environment.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

• Firstly, you will engage in an online video interview of 15 minutes for us to assess your understanding of the position and motivations;
• Subsequently, you will meet with our HR team to dive deeper and assess your fit for this role;
• Finally, you will be able to meet with the local Hiring Team (Local HR and Hiring Manager).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We offer exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and international environment. The industry is transforming, and it is an exciting time to join the Maison and to be at the forefront of this industry-wide transformation.
As a V.I.E in our subsidiary in Dubai, you will benefit from:

• 12-month contract, potentially renewable for another 12 months
• Monthly allowance not subject to taxes
• Monthly housing allowance
• Travel cost linked to the move
• Health insurance

ELIGIBILITY TO THE VIE PROGRAM:
Important: Kindly note that the V.I.E Program requires strict eligibility criteria. You can access further information on this destination and check your eligibility through this page:
The V.I.E Program is run under the authority of the French Ministry for Economy and Finance and that of the Ministry of Foreign Trade. All details can be found on the Civiweb website:
Learn more about life at Cartier
Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in
jewellery, watches and writing instruments. Cartier joined the Group in 1988.
Learn more about the Group Richemont

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