Celine Team Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the team in achieving and exceeding sales targets through commercial strategies and KPI monitoring, using product knowledge to support expert client interactions and presentations.
• Foster a results-oriented sales and client-engagement culture, promoting awareness of business dynamics, market trends and customer needs.
• Build the team’s knowledge of CELINE products, craftsmanship and heritage through ongoing training and support to enable personalized client experiences that drive sales.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Store Manager, sharing updates on sales performance, client feedback and market trends and aligning on business development and team improvement opportunities.
• Lead by example in line with Maison values and standards, inspiring the team to reach its potential.
• Identify each team member’s strengths and development areas; create individualized development plans that support professional growth and prepare future leaders.
• Promote continuous learning through training that develops skills and product knowledge.
• Build a collaborative, supportive team environment, celebrate successes and encourage open communication and shared achievement.
• Track team performance, define objectives and goals, and conduct regular one-to-one meetings.
• Oversee the sales floor and ensure client encounters are seamless and exceptional, in line with CELINE standards.
• Coach the team on the sales floor, in one-to-one meetings and through regular feedback to anticipate and exceed client expectations.
• Guide the team in delivering outstanding service and exceptional client experiences.
• Oversee store operations to ensure efficient, compliant execution aligned with CELINE standards and legal requirements.
• Ensure administrative tasks and processes are accurate and efficient; implement best practices to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Represent CELINE as an ambassador of the Maison’s image and values.

Qualifications

• Retail experience.
• More than 3 years of management experience in the luxury or fashion business.
• Proven leadership experience managing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Ability to create exceptional client experiences and build lasting relationships through advanced clienteling techniques.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess KPIs, inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication with team members, clients and leadership, supporting clear information sharing and collaboration.
• Passion for fashion and a deep understanding of CELINE products, heritage and brand identity.
• Client-centric mindset focused on exceptional experiences and lasting relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic retail environment.
• Fluent English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years overall; more than 3 years of management experience in the luxury or fashion business.

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.

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