Versace Store Director
About Versace
Versace is an Italian luxury house renowned for bold, glamorous design and meticulous Italian craftsmanship. The brand, which operates across fashion, accessories, fragrance and lifestyle, is part of the Capri Holdings group and is recognized for its high-profile client base and cultural influence in luxury fashion.
Versace is hiring a Store Director in Paris (Montaigne) to lead the boutique, drive sales and develop a high-performance retail team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Paris Montaigne boutique to achieve sales, margin and KPI targets through tactical business planning, reporting and continuous analysis of sell-through and market trends.
- Partner with the Area Manager on commercial strategy, competitor and product reporting, and the implementation of promotional and merchandising initiatives.
- Recruit, develop and retain a high-performance retail team by setting individual objectives, delivering training, conducting regular briefings and managing all HR functions.
- Drive an elevated client experience and grow the customer base through active clienteling, relationship management and execution of in-store and community outreach events.
- Oversee daily store operations including stock and backroom management, inventory control, loss prevention, visual merchandising standards and budgetary discipline.
- Manage CRM activities to ensure the team maintains and leverages the customer database to maximise long-term revenue opportunities and event attendance.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of retail management experience; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business or related field preferred.
- Proven capability in specialty retail operations including business development, visual merchandising and inventory control.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching, performance management and staff development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build enduring client relationships.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive retail management experience; prior experience in luxury fashion retail is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Versace fosters a bold, creative and performance-driven culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship and glamour. The workplace rewards entrepreneurial leadership, clientcentric service and a collaborative, high-energy approach to retail excellence.
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
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