- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $175,000–190,000/year
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Prada
Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.
Prada seeks a Director of Business Development, Fine Jewelry, to accelerate growth through high-value client acquisition, strategic relationship-building and long-term retention. The role draws on an established personal client book and combines client development with merchandising and allocation strategy. Annualized salary is $175,000–$190,000, with pay varying by job-related knowledge, skills and experience; bonuses and other incentives may be available if applicable.
Role & Responsibilities
- Leverage an established personal client book to drive immediate fine jewelry sales and long-term growth.
- Identify, cultivate, and convert new high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients through strategic outreach, referrals, private appointments, and curated experiences.
- Develop bespoke strategies to expand Prada’s fine jewelry client base across local, national, and international markets.
- Partner with store leadership and senior client advisors on top-tier client development initiatives.
- Build and maintain deep, long-standing relationships with top clients, acting as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador.
- Oversee personalized clienteling strategies, including private viewings, high-touch follow-ups, and lifecycle engagement.
- Ensure exceptional post-purchase care and long-term loyalty through tailored communication and service.
- Partner with merchandising and planning teams to inform fine jewelry assortments based on client demand, sales performance, and market trends.
- Provide client-led insights to support seasonal buys, special orders, and one-of-a-kind or high-value allocations.
- Collaborate on allocation strategies to ensure optimal placement of high-ticket and limited pieces across boutiques and private client channels.
- Support product storytelling and presentation to ensure collections resonate with top-tier clientele.
- Identify assortment gaps and opportunities to support client acquisition and retention.
- Develop and execute a fine jewelry business development strategy aligned with Prada’s global luxury positioning.
- Identify growth opportunities through partnerships, private sales, events, and strategic activations.
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and retail leadership to support product launches and high-value initiatives.
- Analyze client data, sales performance, and market trends to refine acquisition, retention, and allocation strategies.
- Represent Prada Fine Jewelry at select events, private appointments, and high-profile client moments.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the fine jewelry market, craftsmanship, pricing, and client expectations.
- Uphold Prada’s standards of discretion, sophistication, and excellence.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in business development, fine jewelry sales, or high-value luxury client development.
- Demonstrated success managing and growing a significant personal client book.
- Proven expertise in acquiring new clients and sustaining long-term relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
- Strong understanding of merchandising principles, allocation strategy, and product lifecycle within luxury or fine jewelry.
- Strong commercial acumen with a strategic, growth-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional communication, discretion, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience within a luxury house or fine jewelry brand strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
10+ years in business development, fine jewelry sales, or high-value luxury client development; experience within a luxury house or fine jewelry brand strongly preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 175,000 to USD 190,000 per annum.
Benefits
May be eligible for bonuses and other incentive opportunities, if applicable.
Culture
Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.
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