Galeries Lafayette Luxury Retail Sales Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A prestigious luxury retail maison operating curated high-end spaces dedicated to discerning clientele. The employer emphasises craftsmanship, elevated customer service and a refined in-store experience typical of leading houses within the luxury sector.
Confidential luxury employer in Paris hiring a Manager de Vente Espace Luxe — lead boutique sales, VIP clienteling and team performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day commercial operations of the luxury sales space, ensuring achievement of sales targets and KPIs.
- Coach, motivate and develop a small team of sales advisors to deliver exemplary client service and personalised clienteling.
- Manage VIP and high-net-worth client relationships through proactive outreach, bespoke service and event hosting.
- Ensure visual merchandising, stock replenishment and product presentation meet maison standards and seasonal directives.
- Oversee administrative and commercial tasks including cash management, sales reporting, scheduling and loss-prevention procedures.
- Coordinate in-store events, private appointments and collaboration with cross-functional teams (merchandising, marketing, CRM).
- Recruit, train and assess performance; implement action plans to drive conversion, average transaction value and client retention.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in a luxury retail environment with responsibility for a boutique or dedicated luxury area.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience managing VIP clientele and delivering high-touch service.
- Fluent product knowledge and capability to translate maison heritage into personalised client experiences.
- Ability to manage operational duties including stock control, visual standards and staff rostering.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in luxury retail or boutique management, with demonstrable results in team leadership, commercial performance and VIP client development.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, hospitality or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace fosters exacting standards, discretion and a customer-first ethos typical of leading luxury maisons. Collaboration, professional development and attention to craftsmanship underpin daily operations, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and personalised service.
About Cerulean
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