Celine Senior Retail Training Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
Celine Senior Retail Training Manager role in Singapore, shaping retail learning and development across the SEAO region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define the annual training roadmap for the SEAO region in line with headquarters guidelines and strategic priorities, establishing a long-term vision for team growth and development.
- Design, develop and deliver effective in-person and virtual training programmes on brand knowledge, collections and selling ceremony.
- Deliver locally adapted training to meet retail team needs, including support for new store openings, product knowledge, CRM, selling skills and local and regional workshops.
- Conduct induction for new joiners and work with Store Managers to ensure a smooth onboarding journey.
- Prepare and localise materials required for training programmes.
- Follow up with participants after training to assess programme effectiveness and reinforce the application of learned skills.
- Coach retail teams in-store to uphold high standards of client service and knowledge and support them in meeting their objectives.
- Identify local market training needs and implement interventions that help retail teams achieve business goals.
- Propose, plan and manage the annual training budget and monitor expenditure.
- Work closely with Central on the implementation of global training initiatives and programmes.
- Select and manage external training suppliers to deliver designated programmes where necessary.
- Plan and implement projects that support retail learning, such as retail recognition programmes and store team-building.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- At least 10 years of training experience in retail or the fashion industry, preferably in luxury.
- People management experience.
- Experience facilitating both technical and soft-skills training.
- Certified Trainer credentials are an advantage.
- Fluent in English.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of training experience in retail or the fashion industry, preferably in luxury; people management experience; experience facilitating technical and soft-skills training.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above.
Workplace
This position is based in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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