Russian Speaking Assistant Manager - Fine Jewellery Brand - Paris

Mode is proud to be partnering with a globally recognised luxury Maison seeking an exceptional Assistant Store Manager for a flagship location in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious brand renowned for craftsmanship, heritage, and delivering an elevated client experience.

This business is highly respected within the luxury market and offers the opportunity to work within a fast‑paced, client‑centric environment with strong progression opportunities.

This is a permanent role based in Paris and reports directly to the Store Manager.

Fluency in Russian would be highly desirable, as the successful candidate will support and develop relationships with an international VIP clientele.

The Role

• Support the Store Manager in driving commercial performance and achieving sales targets across all product categories.
• Assist in developing and executing strategies to grow sales, strengthen client relationships, and drive repeat business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with VIP clients, ensuring an exceptional and highly personalised customer experience.
• Support the recruitment, development, and coaching of the store team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching to enhance product knowledge, selling techniques, and service excellence.
• Oversee stock management, ensuring inventory accuracy and optimal product availability aligned with business needs.
• Support day‑to‑day operational management, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and smooth store performance.
• Prepare and analyse sales reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
• Champion outstanding customer service, resolving complex client matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain exceptional visual merchandising and presentation standards in line with luxury retail expectations.
• Act as a key brand ambassador, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Monitor local market activity, competitor performance, and client trends to support strategic decision‑making.

Requirements

• Proven experience within a luxury retail management environment, ideally in an Assistant Manager or senior leadership role.
• Strong track record of delivering sales performance and achieving commercial targets.
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong understanding of clienteling and delivering elevated luxury service experiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages including Russian are highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail systems/POS platforms.

Please note: due to high volumes of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.