Galeries Lafayette Boutique Manager

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Location
Roissy-en-FranceÎle-de-FranceFrance
Posted
Jun 20, 2024

About Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious name in the luxury retail sector, operates under the umbrella of the Galeries Lafayette Group, a leader in the French distribution of watches and jewelry. The group includes renowned brands such as Louis Pion and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz, offering a wide selection of timepieces and jewelry from accessible to premium ranges. With a significant presence across France and Luxembourg, the group manages over 70 retail points and an e-commerce platform, showcasing more than 60 brands. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands, both in urban settings and airports, complemented by a bespoke jewelry creation service. The group also operates monobrand boutiques for iconic names like Cartier, Rolex, and Hermès.

Join Galeries Lafayette in Roissy-en-France as a Boutique Manager. Lead a team in delivering luxury retail excellence at this prestigious location.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop the team, including recruitment, integration, training, and coaching.
  • Communicate and motivate the team around brand strategy and vision.
  • Ensure commercial management and animation of the boutique to achieve quantitative and qualitative objectives.
  • Act as liaison with the headquarters' Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to manage stock levels.
  • Interface with suppliers and report to the Luxury Network Director.
  • Oversee clienteling efforts, building and maintaining a qualified client database.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities, including adherence to group policies, financial flows, and regulatory compliance.
  • Supervise and coordinate all administrative, accounting, HR, and security operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac+2).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury watch/jewelry sector.
  • Fluency in French and English; proficiency in a third language is advantageous.

Skills

Strong managerial and leadership capabilities. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to anticipate, manage emergencies, and prioritize tasks. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Deep passion for horological and jewelry products. Familiarity with airport-specific operations and requirements.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years in the luxury watch or jewelry sector is required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac+2).

Workplace

The role is situated in Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Compensation

Fixed salary over 12.5 months with variable components including sales commissions and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Includes parking, meal vouchers, fuel allowance, uniforms and cleaning allowance, RTT, and comprehensive health insurance.

Culture

The company fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and collective engagement, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and quality. Employees are encouraged to embody the values of customer passion, audacity in innovation, and a collective drive for excellence.

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