Galeries Lafayette Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.
Galeries Lafayette seeks a Sales Manager in Toulouse to lead retail teams across fashion, beauty, and luxury goods with competitive compensation and career growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the sales team with daily coaching, development, and operational field presence
- Drive performance against individual and collective sales targets through clear communication and engagement
- Foster customer satisfaction and retention by instilling client-centric values across the team
- Manage team motivation and engagement around key performance metrics and commercial objectives
- Ensure consistent execution of sales strategies across the store floor
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic retail environments and unknown situations
- Strong leadership qualities with a collaborative, inclusive management style
- Results-oriented mindset with proven ability to lead teams to achieve business objectives
- Passion for customer satisfaction and long-term career development within retail
Skills
Experience
Proven experience as a sales manager or equivalent leadership role in a retail or luxury goods environment, with demonstrated success managing sales teams and achieving commercial targets.
Education
Baccalauréat or equivalent secondary qualification; further retail management, business, or customer service qualifications are valued.
Workplace
This position is based in Toulouse, Occitanie, France.
Benefits
Fixed salary over 13 months commensurate with experience and competencies; variable compensation up to €7,000 gross annually; profit-sharing and employee participation scheme; employee discount on group purchases; 80% subsidy of transport costs; personalized onboarding support; diverse and dynamic career progression opportunities.
Culture
Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.
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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