Celine Store Director

About Celine

CELINE is a Parisian luxury maison renowned for its leather goods and refined ready-to-wear, operating within the LVMH group. The brand combines rigorous craftsmanship and modern minimalism to position itself among the leading global couture houses. As part of LVMH, CELINE offers career opportunities within an international luxury network that values creative excellence and retail savoir-faire.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the store’s commercial vision in partnership with senior management; lead by example to shape customer experience and store tone.
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Rodeo Drive boutique, monitor controllable expenses and drive sales performance against targets.
• Analyze weekly category sales, mystery shop results and CRM metrics to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Design and adjust a standardized staffing model to optimise coverage and productivity (NET $/FTE, ATV, UPT); coordinate with Regional to align network practices.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention initiatives and succession planning for both exempt and non-exempt staff in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Coach, mentor and develop department managers, assistant directors and sales teams through regular training, one-to-ones and performance reviews.
• Manage inventory and stock processes using Retail Pro and the store POS; ensure cycle and physical inventory requirements are met and discrepancies reported.
• Oversee front- and back-of-house operations to improve traffic flow, visual presentation and conversion opportunities.
• Plan and execute collection previews and client events with Senior Management and Marketing to drive brand engagement.
• Ensure compliance with administrative requirements including payroll submissions via Kronos, contracts, scheduling and holiday planning.

Qualifications

• Business school degree, university diploma or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in luxury retail with emphasis on general store management; flagship or high-profile store experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivering consistent sales growth in a luxury environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing retail teams and to implement structured training programs.
• Familiarity with inventory control, cycle counts and retail reporting systems; comfortable learning and using multiple software packages.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in luxury retail with substantial responsibility for store operations and P&L; multi-store management experience is a plus.

Education

Business school, university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 170,000 to USD 195,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contribution.

Culture

CELINE cultivates a high-calibre, design-led culture anchored in craftsmanship, discretion and elevated client service. As part of LVMH, the workplace emphasizes professional development, internal mobility and a commitment to inclusion while maintaining exacting standards of retail excellence.

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.