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Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Area Manager EMEA

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of retail experience, including significant multi-site management experience as an Area Manager, Retail Manager, District Manager or equivalent; luxury, fashion or premium-sector experience is preferred.
  • Solid experience managing Store Managers and remotely overseeing several boutiques, adapting support to each team's maturity, performance and local characteristics.
  • Strong command of retail performance management, including revenue, conversion rate, average basket, productivity, customer relationship management indicators, personnel costs and profit and loss, and the ability to translate data into operational action plans.
  • Experience in an international environment and supporting network growth or transformation projects, such as store openings, relocations, organizational changes or store ramp-up.
  • Ability to set direction, support managers in execution and work directly in stores when needed.
  • Ability to unite and develop teams in multicultural environments, communicate clearly, challenge teams and maintain high execution standards.
  • Fluent English for daily work with local teams and international stakeholders.
  • Availability for frequent travel to London, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Milan, Vienna and Dubai.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial and operational performance of six boutiques across multiple EMEA markets by analyzing key performance indicators and developing store-specific action plans with Store Managers.
  • Manage and develop the Store Managers in the assigned area by structuring performance routines, supporting their skill development and establishing consistent management standards.
  • Ensure a consistent customer experience and operational excellence across the network by overseeing service standards, retail processes, brand image, traffic management and store organization.
  • Support the development and structuring of the EMEA network, including store openings, relocations and transformations, from operational preparation through team stabilization and performance ramp-up.
  • Connect the markets with the Paris headquarters by reporting field issues, coordinating action plans with Human Resources, Retail Operations, Logistics, Image, Finance, Digital and Customer Care, and providing concrete recommendations to the International Retail Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in luxury, fashion or a premium environment.
  • Knowledge of French or another European language.

About the Company

Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Polène Paris creates luxury leather goods, focusing on handcrafted handbags and accessories designed in Paris. The company sells its products directly to customers online and through select retail partners, aiming at a global audience of fashion-conscious buyers. Its products are made with premium materials and built to be timeless, emphasizing quality craftsmanship over trendiness. Polène sets itself apart by combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern, understated design and a selective distribution approach, rather than relying on mass-market channels. The goal is to grow a premium brand that offers durable, elegant pieces that resonate with discerning customers through strong social media presence and influencer collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.4M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2016

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