Overview
Sales Manager- Haute Couture Jobs in Paris, Île-de-France, France at Bloom Search International
Title: Sales Manager- Haute Couture
Company: Bloom Search International
Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France
We are seeking an exceptional Haute Couture Sales Manager to join a distinguished luxury house specialising in haute couture gowns and exceptional jewellery.
This is a rare opportunity for a highly commercial luxury sales professional with an established international network of VIPs, high-net-worth individuals, private clients, stylists and influential luxury contacts.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the house’s global private-client business, introducing new high-value clients and nurturing long-term relationships across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
This role would suit someone who understands the highly personal and discreet nature of selling made-to-measure gowns, couture creations, bridal pieces or fine jewellery. You will provide an exceptional experience from the initial introduction and private appointment through to fittings, delivery and ongoing client development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an international VIP and private-client sales strategy.
- Build a strong pipeline of high-net-worth individuals, collectors and luxury clients.
- Use an established international “black book” to introduce new clients and commercial opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships with VIPs, private clients, stylists, personal shoppers, family offices, luxury concierges and other influential networks.
- Deliver ambitious individual and company sales targets.
- Provide a highly personalised, discreet and memorable service throughout the client journey.
- Host private appointments, couture fittings, jewellery presentations, trunk shows and exclusive events.
- Understand each client’s personal style, lifestyle, preferences and forthcoming occasions.
- Identify opportunities to increase client spend, retention and lifetime value.
- Develop international markets through targeted appointments, events and relationship building.
- Work closely with the Creative, Atelier, Product, Marketing and Communications teams to deliver a seamless experience.
- Maintain detailed and confidential client profiles, preferences and sales activity within the CRM.
- Represent the house internationally at private appointments, events and important industry occasions.
Candidate Requirements
- A minimum of five years’ experience in VIP sales, private-client management or luxury business development.
- Previous experience within haute couture, eveningwear, bridal couture, fine jewellery, high jewellery, luxury fashion, art or another high-value luxury environment.
- An established and active international network of VIP and high-net-worth clients.
- Strong connections across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East or Asia.
- A proven record of acquiring, developing and retaining high-value private clients.
- Demonstrable success against ambitious personal and business sales targets.
- Experience managing complex, highly personalised and high-value purchases.
- Fluent French and English are essential.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Polished, sophisticated and completely discreet when working with high-profile clients.
- A strong understanding of luxury service, craftsmanship and client expectations.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive and motivated by commercial growth.
- Comfortable travelling internationally for appointments, fittings and events.
- Based in Paris or able to work regularly from the Paris studio.
The Opportunity
- Join a respected and creatively distinctive international luxury house.
- Work with exceptional haute couture gowns, bespoke creations and jewellery.
- Play a central role in developing the house’s global private-client business.
- Build an influential international VIP division with considerable autonomy.
- Competitive salary and commission structure.
- Significant earning potential linked to performance.
- Hybrid working, with regular time spent at the Paris studio.
- International travel and exposure to some of the world’s most important luxury clients
