Sales Associate
Berluti seeks a Sales Associate in Cannes (fixed-term, May 2026) to deliver luxury menswear, footwear and leather goods sales with exceptional service.
Overview
Berluti is a Parisian Maison specialising in men's shoes, leather goods and ready-to-wear, recognised for artisanal patina and couture-level finishing. The brand operates an international boutique network and is part of the LVMH group, combining heritage craftsmanship with an increasingly lifestyle-oriented product offer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a brand ambassador, delivering a highly personalised and ceremonial sales experience to local and international clients.
- Welcome, advise and cultivate long-term relationships with clients across footwear, leather goods and ready-to-wear ranges.
- Close sales and actively contribute to achieving and exceeding store revenue and KPI targets.
- Execute and support visual merchandising initiatives to maintain boutique standards and product presentation.
- Manage after-sales processes including alterations, repairs and client follow-up to ensure service continuity.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years’ experience in luxury footwear or men's ready-to-wear sales.
- Fluent spoken English is essential; proficiency in French is strongly advantageous.
- Additional language skills such as Russian or Hindi are a plus.
- Demonstrated clienteling ability with an aptitude for building trust with demanding, international clientele.
- Personal qualities: enthusiasm, commercial creativity, responsiveness, rigour and strong team spirit.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ proven experience selling luxury men's footwear or ready-to-wear, preferably within boutique or premium retail environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail or luxury retail is advantageous.
Culture
Berluti cultivates a culture of artisanship and refined client service, where attention to detail and respect for traditional savoir-faire are paramount. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison combines heritage craft with an international, collaborative retail environment that values creativity and commercial excellence.