Louis Vuitton Store Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
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.
Louis Vuitton Store Director position in Vienna, Austria. Lead luxury retail operations with proven P&L management and team leadership expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate the store team to drive business performance, creating a positive work environment that encourages innovation and empowerment
- Recruit, develop, and mentor talent while securing succession planning within the management team
- Organize and delegate responsibilities efficiently according to evolving business needs
- Translate strategic and business objectives into concrete, measurable individual and team goals
- Set, monitor, and manage performance targets to ensure store achievement of commercial goals
- Lead by example on the sales floor, identify client needs, and cultivate awareness of market trends
- Build and maintain a loyal clientele through strategic use of clienteling tools and programs
- Establish a client-centric culture within the store, ensuring exceptional customer experience and repurchase objectives
- Represent Louis Vuitton authentically as brand ambassador in the local market through networking and PR activities
- Monitor competitive landscape and local market dynamics to identify business opportunities
- Maximize product category and universe potential through visual merchandising, training, and cross-category synergies
- Ensure implementation of Louis Vuitton policies, standards, and procedures
- Oversee controllable expenses, loss prevention, asset protection, risk management, and inventory accountability
- Provide constructive feedback and on-the-spot coaching to the sales team
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of retail leadership experience in luxury or premium retail
- Proven track record managing a multi-million-euro store or category business
- Demonstrated P&L management responsibility at a senior level
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset with ability to make decisions from complex data
- Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and maintain high standards
- Deep passion for client experience and brand storytelling
- Proven resilience, adaptability, and collaborative approach
- Fluent in German and English (required)
- Knowledge of luxury retail operations, merchandising, and clienteling best practices
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a Store Manager, Store Director, or equivalent senior retail leadership role within luxury or premium retail at the highest level, managing significant P&L responsibility and leading large, diverse teams through periods of both challenge and growth.
Education
Secondary education required; higher education or advanced business qualification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Benefits
Individual training and development opportunities within the LVMH Group; attractive employee discounts on Louis Vuitton products; referral program with bonuses; participation in exclusive national and international events; monthly lunch subsidy; beauty services including hairdresser or manicure visits; company pension scheme; access to exclusive corporate benefits and partner offers.
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.
About Cerulean
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