- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 29, 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 seeks a Store Manager in Dubai to lead store performance, client experience, commercial results and operations while developing and coaching the team. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor store performance and remain aware of market trends.
- Take responsibility for the store’s P&L.
- Identify areas for improvement and work with managers to implement action plans that achieve commercial goals.
- Establish a client-centric mindset to deliver the best in-store experience and achieve CRM objectives.
- Translate store objectives into daily targets and tasks, inspiring the team to achieve them.
- Serve as the link between head office and the store.
- Represent CELINE as a brand ambassador and promote its culture and values.
- Ensure an excellent client experience.
- Handle delicate customer situations when needed.
- Ensure processes comply with legal, regulatory and internal requirements.
- Take responsibility for stock and store planning.
- Ensure the proper execution of all tasks related to store digitalization.
- Identify and recruit new talent.
- Lead the team to drive the business, creating a positive work environment and developing team spirit.
- Coach the team regularly to develop the key skills expected in each role.
Qualifications
- Retail experience required.
- Experience in the luxury or fashion business is a plus.
- Strong business sense and ability to drive results.
- Product and fashion sensitivity.
- Proven ability to manage large teams and strong leadership.
- High sensitivity to client experience and loyalty.
- Strong communication skills.
- Organizational skills, prioritization and agility.
- Talent for coaching and developing a team.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, sincerity and curiosity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years; retail experience required, with luxury or fashion experience a plus.
Education
Business school, university, or equivalent experience.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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