Kendo Retail Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Kendo Brands, a distinguished incubator of beauty and skincare brands under the esteemed LVMH Group, is renowned for its creativity and innovation. With a profound expertise in the industry, Kendo's teams consistently disrupt the cosmetics sector by offering inspiring brands such as Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Ole Henriksen, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Hair, alongside high-performance, innovative products. The company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and generosity.

1. Drive the commercial performance of the designated area, monitoring sales figures and assessing the impact of implemented actions.
2. Conduct weekly performance indicator reviews and develop action plans in collaboration with store teams.
3. Regularly visit stores, dedicating four days per week to on-site presence.
4. Foster a strong business partnership with Sephora, maintaining close and sustainable relationships with store and headquarters teams.
5. Enhance brand visibility and adherence to excellence standards in-store, including stock management, merchandising, and customer journey visibility.
6. Develop and solidify the reputation of Kendo's brand portfolio through strategic actions aligned with launch calendars and trade marketing.
7. Conduct competitive analysis and share insights with Kendo's headquarters teams.
8. Manage and support the sales force, providing daily guidance and personalized training plans for animators.
9. Coordinate training events and negotiate local training actions with regional and store directors.

1. Proven experience in retail management, with a minimum of 5 to 8 years in an operational managerial role.
2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
3. Result-oriented with expertise in analyzing key performance indicators and translating data into actionable strategies.
4. Proficient in English and advanced in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

1. Exceptional leadership and motivational capabilities.
2. Strong analytical skills for performance evaluation.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Ability to manage multiple brands and categories with agility.

Minimum of 5 years in a retail management role, with a focus on operational leadership.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment, with potential for career growth and development within the LVMH Group.

Kendo Brands fosters an entrepreneurial and dynamic workplace culture, emphasizing creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are encouraged to push boundaries and contribute to the growth of inspiring brands within a supportive and collaborative environment.