Loewe Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Loewe
LOEWE is a Spanish luxury house renowned for its mastery of leather and artisanal craft, now presenting contemporary collections under Creative Directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. Part of the LVMH group, the maison combines heritage craftsmanship with a cultural and artistic sensibility and maintains a global retail network that emphasises creativity, quality and client service.
LOEWE seeks a Store Manager in Sapporo, Japan to lead boutique operations, develop the team and drive exceptional client experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational, hands-on leadership and daily coaching to the retail team to achieve and exceed commercial targets and personal development goals.
- Recruit, develop and retain talent; build succession plans and deliver tailored individual development programmes.
- Lead the selling ceremony on the shop floor, ensuring exemplary client service and a consistent, high-quality client experience across all touchpoints.
- Drive client acquisition and retention through proactive clienteling, data capture optimisation and strategic use of CRM tools.
- Analyse store performance and market trends; define and implement action plans to maximise category potential and commercial opportunities.
- Own store operations: inventory accuracy, visual standards, health & safety compliance, grooming standards and FOH/BOH coordination.
- Ensure flawless adoption of retail tools and processes, and maintain store facilities to luxury brand standards.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of leading a luxury retail boutique or multi-disciplinary retail team, with demonstrable commercial results.
- Minimum five years' relevant experience in luxury retail, including people management and P&L accountability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead with empathy and foster an inclusive team culture.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen, analytical rigour and capability to translate insight into actionable plans.
- Deep interest in fashion, art and culture, and a thorough knowledge of product and category dynamics.
- Client-centric mindset with commitment to surpassing client expectations and enhancing brand loyalty.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in luxury retail management, including direct people leadership and responsibility for store performance.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, retail management or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience in luxury retail will be accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
Culture
LOEWE cultivates a culture that marries artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, encouraging curiosity, collaboration and respect for diversity. As part of the LVMH group, the maison prizes excellence, cultural engagement and individual development within an inclusive workplace.
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.
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