- Location
- 140 Geary (View map)San Francisco, CAUSA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks a Sales Associate in San Francisco to achieve sales goals, balance daily business with High Jewelry sales, and develop loyal client relationships. The role includes CRM and clienteling initiatives, community outreach, boutique events and display upkeep; travel may be required. Salary is negotiated based on skills and prior work experience, and the role is commission eligible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals by providing exceptional service.
- Balance daily business with High Jewelry sales while developing a network of loyal clients.
- Attend community social functions to generate new business.
- Invite current and prospective clients to in-boutique events and reach out through curated clienteling tools.
- Oversee CRM initiatives, including client data capture and accuracy, communications about new products and events, gifting campaigns, and clientele reporting.
- Assist with morning display setup and evening display breakdown, and maintain the boutique’s aesthetic quality.
- Travel as required.
Qualifications
- Strong ability to develop long-lasting client relationships in a fast-paced luxury environment.
- Natural curiosity about people and a strong commitment to excellent service.
- Effective in-person and written communication skills.
- Valid work authorization for employment in the USA.
Skills
Experience
7 years of experience preferred.
Education
A bachelor’s degree or jewelry certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Benefits
Commission eligibility; a compensation and benefits package for eligible employees; training on the Maison’s history, know-how, and creations.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
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