Louis Vuitton Manager in Training — Luxury Retail
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic French luxury house renowned for its craftsmanship in leather goods, fashion and accessories. Part of the LVMH group, the brand operates a global retail network and is recognised for rigorous service standards, creative excellence and structured talent development programmes for future leaders.
Louis Vuitton — Manager in Training, Luxury Retail (HORIZONS Program) — Rome, Italy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete an 18–24 month HORIZONS rotational programme comprising four rotations: Client Advisor Journey, Retail Excellence Journey, Headquarters Immersion and Management Journey.
- Deliver exceptional client experiences on the sales floor: welcome clients, advise across product categories and drive business through effective floor management and sales leadership.
- Develop long-term client relationships using clienteling tools and assist store management with daily clienteling operations.
- Contribute to a head office project during the Headquarters Immersion (3–6 months) to gain cross-functional exposure.
- Lead and motivate store teams during the Management Journey: set individual and team objectives, recruit and develop talent in collaboration with the Store Manager, and proactively manage performance and expectations.
- Engage with the HORIZONS community and senior mentorship to follow a tailored developmental path and accelerate leadership readiness.
- Be prepared for local and international relocation as required by the programme.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years' professional experience in retail, hospitality or customer service.
- Mandatory mobility: willingness to relocate locally and internationally throughout the programme.
- Proficiency in Italian and English (spoken and written).
- Demonstrated leadership potential with a proactive, people-centric style and an aptitude for coaching and developing others.
- Strong communication and active listening skills; client-focused mindset and results orientation.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years' experience in retail, hospitality or customer-facing roles, demonstrating progressive responsibility, client relationship management and leadership potential.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational qualification in business, hospitality, retail management or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creativity and customer obsession within a global luxury environment. The company emphasises continuous development, cross‑functional exposure and mentorship to cultivate future leaders in retail and brand management.
About Cerulean
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