Guerlain Boutique Manager

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Location
Germany
└Hamburg
└Hamburg
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 27, 2026

About Guerlain

Guerlain is an historic French maison of perfumes, skincare, make-up and spa expertise, renowned for artisanal luxury and olfactory innovation. The brand operates within LVMH's Perfumes & Cosmetics division, offering careers that combine creative craftsmanship, heritage luxury and the global development opportunities of a leading luxury group.

Guerlain seeks a Boutique Manager in Hamburg (Alsterhaus) to lead the boutique team, drive luxury retail sales and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Hamburg boutique and counters, setting the standard for service, presentation and performance in line with Guerlain guidelines.
  • Own retail KPIs and sales targets; implement staff rotas and resource planning to deliver operational excellence.
  • Inspire and coach the team as a visible role model, fostering motivation, product knowledge and high-performance selling.
  • Design and execute point-of-sale initiatives and visual merchandising to maximise conversion and enhance the luxury brand experience.
  • Build, maintain and grow an exclusive client base through personalised clienteling and long-term retention strategies.
  • Monitor sales, analyse performance data and produce regular reports to identify opportunities and corrective actions.
  • Safeguard and elevate the brand image through meticulous implementation of Guerlain merchandising and store standards.

Qualifications

  • Vocational qualification in cosmetology, retail or an equivalent credential.
  • Proven professional experience in premium or luxury retail with responsibility for team leadership.
  • Empathetic, hands-on leadership style with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff.
  • Fluent German and good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
  • Strong affinity for luxury beauty products and informed sense for trends in cosmetics and fashion.
  • Confident, extroverted presence with excellent sales and communication skills.
  • Analytical mindset with practical experience using KPIs to drive actions and results.
  • High service orientation and enjoyment in working with discerning clientele; strong attention to detail and creativity.

Skills

Team leadership and people development Retail KPI and sales target management Staff scheduling and resource planning Clienteling / CRM and relationship management Visual merchandising and execution of brand guidelines POS promotional planning and in-store activation Sales reporting and performance analysis Luxury consultative selling and exceptional client service

Experience

Demonstrable experience in premium or luxury retail environments with responsibility for leading a team and achieving sales targets; experience in boutique management and client development is required.

Education

Vocational qualification in cosmetology, retail or an equivalent professional qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (full-time); holiday and Christmas bonuses; product allowances and discounted/free Guerlain and LVMH beauty products; performance bonuses; employer contributions to savings schemes and company pension; training and development programmes within the LVMH group; Urban Sports access; employee discounts via corporate benefits.

Culture

Guerlain blends artisan heritage with contemporary luxury, fostering a creative and excellence-driven workplace. Teams operate with a familial spirit and flat hierarchies, emphasising collaboration, personal development and respect for craftsmanship and sustainability under the LVMH umbrella.

About Cerulean

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