- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Alaïa
Alaïa is a Parisian couture house defined by sculptural elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and an enduring devotion to the female form. Founded by Azzedine Alaïa, the Maison continues to unite architectural design, exceptional materials, and atelier savoir-faire within a culture that values precision, intimacy, and creative integrity. As an employer, Alaïa offers the rare opportunity to contribute to a house where heritage is not preserved as nostalgia, but advanced through innovation, discipline, and collaboration. Its teams are encouraged to cultivate excellence across design, craftsmanship, retail, communications, and operations, while upholding the discreet, uncompromising spirit that has made Alaïa a singular name in luxury fashion.
Richemont, a world leader in the luxury sector, seeks a Sales Associate to join the ALAÏA boutique in Dubai. This part-time role combines sales performance with elevated client service, encompassing product expertise across ready-to-wear and accessories, visual merchandising, and brand representation. The ideal candidate brings prior luxury retail experience and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, product knowledge, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive sales in alignment with ALAÏA commercial strategy and sales ceremony, reaching monthly store targets with the team
- Increase average basket size in both quantity and value (UPT, VPT) through informed product recommendations and cross-selling
- Cultivate comprehensive product knowledge of ready-to-wear and accessories construction, vocabulary, and design philosophy
- Deliver exceptional client service by embodying the ALAÏA customer experience and welcoming clients in-boutique, by phone, and via email
- Represent ALAÏA with the highest standards, promoting the brand's name and image throughout the boutique environment
- Develop and maintain the client book, update customer databases, and nurture client loyalty through consistent follow-up and relationship reinforcement
- Actively participate in team meetings, events, annual inventory counts, and daily boutique operations
- Maintain visual merchandising standards in line with boutique guidance, ensuring pristine displays and overall cleanliness
- Respect and apply security protocols and brand grooming standards
- Maintain excellent product knowledge, understand current trends and collections, and work collaboratively with partners and teams
Qualifications
- Prior professional experience in luxury retail
- Demonstrated excellence in client treatment and service standards
- Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities
- Team player mentality with collaborative spirit
- Excellent presentation and grooming aligned with luxury brand standards
Skills
Experience
A first professional experience in luxury retail, demonstrating strong achievement orientation and a proven track record in client-facing environments.
Education
No specific formal education requirements stated; however, secondary education is presumed.
Culture
Alaïa fosters an intimate, craft-led culture where precision, creativity, and respect for the maison’s couture heritage guide daily work. As an employer, it offers a collaborative environment that values artisanal excellence, thoughtful innovation, and a deep sensitivity to form, material, and timeless elegance.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Alaïa, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Sales Advisor», «Client Advisor», «Retail Associate», «Style Advisor», «Client Relations Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.