Guerlain Store Planning and Construction Manager

About Guerlain

Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deploy Guerlain boutique projects across France, Europe, Latin America and Japan.
• Support the Store Design team during concept development, ensuring site technical constraints are integrated from the outset; discuss and challenge the technical departments of shopping centres hosting boutiques.
• Lead project tenders with Store Planning buyers, negotiate, and adapt designs or construction methods to meet tight cost targets without compromising the overall aesthetic.
• Lead the development and approval of technical plans after project award; interpret construction details, assess construction cost impacts from plans, and add value in discussions with suppliers and consultants.
• Oversee construction through boutique opening, mobilizing project teams to meet tight deadlines, advancing projects in intercultural contexts, and maintaining close attention to detail and quality.
• Apply sound knowledge of boutique sustainability, maintenance, upkeep and end-of-life considerations.
• Manage several boutiques directly at the same time while progressing cross-functional topics and guidelines.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of new furniture references and visual merchandising displays, engaging suppliers early on cost, sustainability and ease of installation.
• Help update guidelines, manuals and standards used to train global merchandising teams and guide suppliers.
• Propose and present ideas to continuously improve processes and construction or design methods, keeping Guerlain Store Planning & Construction (SPC) at the forefront.
• Apply reporting knowledge, particularly financial reporting, and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Training as an architect with strong technical Store Planning experience, or as a construction engineer with aesthetic and creative sensibility.
• Experience in Store Planning; fashion-sector experience is preferred.
• Luxury-sector experience is an advantage.
• Fluent French and English; any other language is an advantage.
• Agile in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 30–40% of the time.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solution- and results-oriented.
• Versatile.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years; the profile also specifies 4–5 years.

Education

Training as an architect with strong technical Store Planning experience, or as a construction engineer with aesthetic and creative sensibility.

Culture

Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.

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