Louis Vuitton Retail Trainee (6-month)
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading French maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage in luxury fashion and leather goods. The brand maintains rigorous standards of craftsmanship and client service and invests heavily in retail training and talent development across its global store network.
Louis Vuitton Summer 2026 Retail Trainee (6-month) in Chengdu, China — immersive retail development program.
Role & Responsibilities
- Undertake a structured 6-month immersive curriculum covering commercial strategy, customer experience, and digital retail.
- Shadow and support store teams in day-to-day operations, including client reception, product presentation and point-of-sale activities.
- Deliver high-standard client service during store shifts and support VIP/VIC events and clienteling initiatives.
- Collaborate with store mentors and HQ coaches on projects that broaden business and strategic understanding.
- Participate in store rotations and cross-functional assignments to gain end-to-end retail exposure.
Qualifications
- Open to candidates from any academic background; cross-disciplinary talent encouraged.
- Growth mindset with strong willingness to learn and develop within luxury retail.
- Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills and professional demeanour.
- Creativity and a contemporary perspective, especially from Gen Z candidates looking to reimagine premium retail.
- Availability to commit to a 6-month, on-site retail program including flexible retail hours.
Experience
No prior luxury-retail experience is required; recent graduates, final-year students and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; final-year students and recent graduates welcomed.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of excellence, meticulous attention to detail and relentless focus on client service. As part of LVMH, the maison combines legacy craftsmanship with modern retail innovation and offers accelerated development for high-potential talent.
About Cerulean
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