Francis Kurkdjian Sales Ambassador
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
About Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian seeks a Sales Ambassador in Paris. Permanent, full-time luxury retail role requiring 3+ years fragrance/luxury retail experience and multilingual abilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Embody and communicate the brand's values and heritage through refined presentation and inspirational storytelling, serving as an eloquent ambassador to clients and stakeholders
- Cultivate enduring client relationships through personalized service, attentive listening, and exceptional post-sale engagement to drive customer loyalty and lifetime value
- Maintain and enrich the CRM database with precise, confidential client information to enable sophisticated targeted clienteling strategies
- Drive sales performance by exceeding revenue targets and KPIs including sales volume, average transaction value, conversion rate, units per transaction, and customer retention
- Monitor and optimize daily key performance indicators including Net Promoter Score, inventory turnover, client acquisition, and customer traffic patterns
- Execute visual merchandising standards and retail guidelines established by headquarters, ensuring optimal stock organization and impeccable store presentation
- Participate in retail training, brand education, and market initiatives to deepen product knowledge and enhance consultative selling capabilities
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of retail sales experience in luxury or designer fragrance environments
- Demonstrated mastery of conversational skills and storytelling in both French and English; proficiency in an additional foreign language is highly valued
- Deep passion for and technical understanding of fine fragrance, including its composition, heritage, and sensory dimensions
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving business performance in retail settings
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities and a commitment to service excellence
- Naturally charismatic and personable with consistent positivity and professionalism
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in retail sales, preferably within luxury or designer fragrance categories. Demonstrated success in developing client relationships, achieving sales objectives, and executing brand strategies in a retail environment.
Education
Commercial or retail sales training preferred; formal education in business, hospitality, or related disciplines is advantageous but not strictly required if equivalent professional experience is demonstrated.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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