Louis Vuitton Regional Safety and Security Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate regional security programs, including physical security, investigations, regulatory compliance, and loss prevention
• Ensure full compliance of security programs with applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as primary security contact for events within the region (pop-ups, resorts), coordinating and managing external security partners
• Act as principal point of contact for incidents, emergencies, and crises affecting the region
• Lead and supervise security risk and threat assessments, preparing detailed reports for regional stores
• Collect and analyze incident reports to propose effective mitigation measures and prevent recurring issues
• Contribute to physical security design for stores, including new openings, renovations, and expansions
• Develop and establish regional security rules and procedures as needed
• Initiate and facilitate improvements to regional security services through effective communication, training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem-solving
• Develop and manage all security-related training programs for the region in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Support and mentor national security points of contact to lead deployment and execution of security programs, reducing liability exposure and financial losses
• Solicit, review, and approve national security management plans and emergency action plans annually and as required
• Monitor intelligence sources and disseminate security alerts and warnings to country and project leadership, security management teams, and travelers
• Comply with all applicable local legislation, regulatory agency standards, and accreditation requirements within the region
• Maintain strong working relationships with local and international government agencies to implement regional security strategies and procedures
• Monitor and manage security provider performance through rigorous KPI tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security, preferably acquired in luxury retail
• Strong knowledge of physical security, event management, investigations, and loss prevention
• Proven experience in risk management and implementing security strategies, policies, procedures, and standards
• Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to lead both short- and long-term projects with cross-functional stakes
• Capacity to develop, deliver, and evaluate security training programs
• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in Criminal Justice, Internal Security, Security Administration, or a related field (Master's degree in a similar field would be advantageous)
• Fluent French and English, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in security, ideally within the luxury retail sector, with demonstrated expertise in risk management, security strategy implementation, and operational execution across multiple locations or regions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in Criminal Justice, Internal Security, Security Administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in a similar discipline is advantageous.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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