Commercial Partnership Manager

Since 1833, driven by an unquenchable thirst for innovation and creativity, and inspired by the peaceful natural surroundings of its home in the Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been distinguished by its mastery of complications and the precision of its mechanisms. Known as the Watchmaker of Watchmakers, the Manufacture has expressed its relentlessly inventive spirit through the creation of more than 1,400 different calibres and the award of more than 430 patents. Harnessing 190 years of accumulated expertise, La Grande Maison’s watchmakers design, produce, finish and ornament the most advanced and precise mechanisms, blending passion with centuries-old savoir-faire, linking the past to the future, timeless but always up with the times. With 180 skills brought together under one roof, the Manufacture creates fine timepieces that combine technical ingenuity with aesthetic beauty and a distinctively understated sophistication. 

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Commercial Growth:

• Manage and develop relationships with key accounts across the MEIAT region

  
  
  

• Drive sales performance and ensure achievement of revenue targets

  
  
  

• Identify growth opportunities within existing partnerships and new markets

  
  
  

Brand Representation & Positioning:

• Ensure all partners uphold the brand’s luxury standards in merchandising, customer experience, and communication

  
  
  

• Collaborate with marketing teams to execute regional activations and campaigns

  
  
  

• Monitor brand visibility and positioning across all points of sale

  
  
  

Market & Performance Analysis:

• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activity across MEIAT

  
  
  

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership

  
  
  

• Track and report on KPIs, including sell-through, conversion rates, and staff performance

  
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams (operations, marketing, finance) to ensure seamless execution

  
  
  

• Support product launches and regional initiatives

  
  
  

Operational & Retail Management:

• Lead weekly calls with retail teams to review performance and priorities

  
  
  

• Ensure alignment on sales objectives, product focus, and client engagement

  
  
  

Training & Brand Excellence:

• Ensure retail teams receive consistent product and brand training both physical and online liaising with the training manager

  
  
  

• Ensure 100% participation in Watch Live

  
  
  

• Support product launches and new collection briefings

  
  
  

• Strengthen brand storytelling and luxury client experience at boutique level

  
  
  

Watch Events & Exhibitions:

• Prepare commercial forecast and execute action plan to ensure successful regional watch exhibitions

  
  
  

• Represent the brand during the events

  
  
  

• Coordinate with marketing, retail partners, and regional management

  
  
  

Candidate Profile

• 5–8+ years of experience in commercial partnerships, key account management, or business development within luxury, retail, or premium consumer goods

  
  
  

• Strong understanding of the MEIAT market landscape and cultural nuances

  
  
  

• Proven track record of managing high-value accounts and driving revenue growth

  
  
  

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  
  
  

• Ability to balance commercial objectives with brand integrity

  
  
  

• Willingness to travel frequently across the region