Galeries Lafayette Junior Sales Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A luxury fashion maison focused on high-end apparel and leather goods, operating within the selective retail ecosystem. The employer emphasizes elevated client service, refined product expertise and rigorous store standards typical of leading maisons in the luxury sector.
Leading luxury maison — Paris: Junior Sales Manager (Manager Vente Junior) full-time role driving boutique sales and client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive store sales performance to achieve individual and team targets through active selling, coaching and daily follow-up of KPIs.
- Lead, motivate and develop boutique sales advisors; conduct on-floor coaching, feedback and informal training to elevate service standards.
- Deliver exceptional client experience through high-level clienteling, personalised advice and post-sale relationship management.
- Oversee daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash reconciliations and adherence to loss-prevention policies.
- Support merchandising and visual presentation to ensure brand standards are maintained and product placement maximises conversion.
- Manage inventory activities: stock replenishment, transfers, stocktakes and liaison with logistics/merchandising teams.
- Prepare concise sales reports and contribute to local promotional planning and client events.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in retail sales with supervisory responsibility; experience within luxury or premium retail strongly preferred.
- Commercially minded with demonstrable ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, polished client-facing manner and strong coaching capability.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak trading periods.
- High standards of integrity and professionalism; trustworthy with cash and security procedures.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of progressive retail experience with at least some supervisory responsibilities; prior experience in luxury or premium-brand boutiques is advantageous.
Education
Secondary education with vocational training in retail, sales or business preferred; a bachelor’s degree in business, retail management or a related discipline is an asset but not mandatory where equivalent professional experience exists.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace culture reflects the exacting standards of luxury retail: client-centric, performance-driven and attentive to detail. Colleagues operate in a collaborative environment where professional development and on-the-job coaching are prioritised to sustain maison-level service.
About Cerulean
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