Celine Deputy Store Director

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
May 3, 2026

About Celine

CELINE is a French leather-goods and couture Maison known for its refined, minimalist aesthetic and uncompromising attention to craft and materiality. Part of the LVMH group, the brand operates globally across flagship boutiques and selective retail partners, offering a creative, design-led environment for professionals drawn to elevated customer service and product excellence.

CELINE Deputy Store Director, Paris — permanent full-time role leading store performance, team development and client experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Director in defining and executing store-specific commercial strategies, translating brand objectives into local action plans.
  • Analyse sales figures, KPIs and trends to inform decisions; execute merchandising and market calendar initiatives to maximise performance.
  • Lead daily store operations to ensure a well-presented, compliant and client-centric environment, enforcing company policies and visual standards.
  • Coach, develop and mentor the store team and middle managers through on-floor leadership, training and performance management.
  • Drive sales and profitability by supporting target achievement, optimising store layout and monitoring expenses to protect margin.
  • Act as the primary contact and assume full responsibility for store operations and continuity in the Store Director’s absence.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in luxury or premium retail, including prior supervisory or first-line management responsibility.
  • Proven commercial acumen with experience analysing KPIs and translating insight into operational actions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a high-performing retail team.
  • Exceptional client-service orientation with a track record of building client loyalty and personalised experiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organisational aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Fluent English required.

Skills

clienteling strategies merchandising guidelines sales analysis and KPI reporting store operations management team coaching and development budget and expense control market and competitive trend awareness visual merchandising

Experience

Minimum 7 years in retail, ideally within the luxury sector, including frontline management experience and proven success driving store performance and team development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, hospitality or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Disability policy with personalised accommodation and the possibility to request specific assistance during the recruitment process (CELINE CARES).

Culture

CELINE fosters a creative, design-focused workplace that prizes craftsmanship, discretion and refined taste. The Maison emphasises professional development and inclusivity through its #CELINECARES initiative, promoting a respectful environment and personalised support for employees.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Celine

Celine Deputy Store Director

Paris, France

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