Kenzo Assistant Store Manager

About Kenzo

Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.

Role & Responsibilities

• Drive commercial activity and revenue growth, meeting store profit objectives and implementing action plans around visual merchandising, product strategy, and commercial operations
• Conduct commercial activity analysis to identify trends and opportunities, and communicate qualitative reporting and feedback to team members and headquarters support functions
• Attract, engage, and retain clients through exemplary welcoming protocols and comprehensive service throughout their in-store experience
• Identify, recruit, engage, and develop talent; create personalized development plans for all team members and foster motivation through regular briefings, individual coaching, and feedback
• Evaluate and promote high-potential talent while ensuring team autonomy and operational continuity under all circumstances
• Embody the Maison's heritage, storytelling, and current positioning; demonstrate adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset while driving organizational knowledge and internal networking
• Promote Kenzo Paris culture internally and externally; ensure all store standards—visual merchandising, cleanliness, maintenance—align with brand image
• Master product knowledge across collections, seasons, and composition; adapt communication style to each client profile in local language and English
• Cultivate privileged relationships with personal shoppers, stylists, concierge services, and other ecosystem partners
• Master and enforce all procedures in compliance with the Store Handbook and local regulations; propose procedural improvements for enhanced efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar retail management position
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate evolving retail environments
• Proven capability in analyzing sales indicators and identifying commercial trends and opportunities
• Established experience in client relationship management and personalized service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational abilities
• Fluency in French and English
• Openness to candidates with disabilities (RQTH)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years in a similar retail management role within the fashion or luxury sector, with demonstrated success in driving commercial results, managing teams, and maintaining brand integrity.

Education

Not specified in source material; secondary education or equivalent assumed as baseline in European luxury retail management.

Workplace

Culture

Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.

About Cerulean

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