- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 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.
The Team Manager leads a department and its team, spending most of the time on the sales floor to develop business and a client portfolio while reporting to the Store Manager or Deputy Store Manager. The role drives sales and profitability, coaches and develops the team, delivers exceptional client experiences, and works closely with Operations to ensure store processes are followed. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the department team.
- Create and maintain a positive, motivating work environment.
- Build a strong team spirit.
- Coach each team member regularly to help deliver an exceptional in-store customer experience.
- Take responsibility for sales and profitability in the category.
- Regularly analyse category performance and implement appropriate action plans when needed.
- Develop clienteling initiatives and coach Sales Advisors.
- Act as the link between store management and the department.
- Provide the Store Manager and Operations & Performance Manager with regular, relevant analysis and feedback on department performance, needs and the commercial environment.
- Promote the brand internally and externally in the day-to-day work environment.
- Ensure every client receives an exceptional in-store experience.
- Help the team engage with and connect to clients to increase loyalty.
- Ensure the department’s image consistently aligns with brand guidelines.
- Ensure all processes comply with internal policies.
- Safeguard the security, reliability and compliance of stock.
- Organise and plan department activities, and support store management in setting team schedules.
Qualifications
- Business school or university education, or equivalent experience.
- Retail sales experience is required.
- Luxury or fashion experience is an advantage.
- Strong product and fashion sensibility.
- Commercial and business acumen.
- Strong sales skills.
- Ability to manage and develop teams through coaching.
- Customer orientation and the ability to understand and exceed client expectations to deliver an optimal customer experience.
- Organisational skills, prioritisation and agility.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a sense of responsibility, empathy and curiosity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organisation.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Fluent French and English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years; retail sales experience required, with luxury or fashion experience an advantage.
Education
Business school or university education, or equivalent experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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