Guerlain Boutique/Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 9, 2026
About Guerlain
Guerlain is a historic French maison renowned for luxury fragrances, skincare, make-up and spa expertise. As part of the LVMH group, Guerlain combines artisanal savoir‑faire with modern retail experiences and offers career development across the LVMH beauty network.
Guerlain seeks a Boutique/Store Manager in Düsseldorf to lead its luxury beauty boutique. Permanent full‑time role at Guerlain in Düsseldorf.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the boutique team to deliver sales targets and exceptional client experiences in line with Guerlain standards, including recruitment, coaching and performance management.
- Set and execute retail KPIs and sales plans; oversee personnel scheduling (rota planning) to optimise service and commercial performance.
- Design, implement and evaluate POS promotions and clienteling initiatives that enhance customer loyalty and drive traffic.
- Build and nurture a high‑value clientele through personalised consultations, follow‑up and bespoke service offerings.
- Maintain brand image and visual standards by applying Guerlain merchandising guidelines and ensuring luxe presentation of the boutique.
- Monitor sales performance and produce regular reports and analysis to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Contribute creative ideas to retail concepts and continuously optimise in‑store processes and workflows.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in cosmetology, retail or a comparable credential.
- Minimum three years' proven experience in premium or luxury retail with responsibility for team leadership.
- Fluent German and good command of English; additional languages advantageous.
- Empathetic, practice‑oriented leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop talent.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Excellent communication and consultative selling skills combined with a high level of service orientation.
- Analytical mindset with experience using KPIs and sales reporting to drive decisions.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in premium or luxury retail with prior responsibility for store or team leadership and a track record of achieving commercial targets.
Education
Vocational qualification in cosmetology, retail or an equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
Open, familial culture with flat hierarchies; annual allocation of free and discounted Guerlain and LVMH beauty products; 30 days annual leave (full‑time); holiday and Christmas bonuses; variable premiums; vermögenswirksame Leistungen; company pension (betriebliche Altersvorsorge); internal development and training programs within the LVMH group; Urban Sports access; employee discounts via corporate benefits portal.
Culture
Guerlain fosters an artisan‑led, creative workplace that values refinement, hospitality and continuous development. The brand cultivates a familial atmosphere with close team collaboration while offering structured career pathways within the LVMH beauty ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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