- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- 15, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
Louis Vuitton seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead retail recruitment across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa, partnering with the retail network to attract, secure, and retain exceptional professionals. The permanent, full-time, on-site role drives recruitment strategy, employer branding, talent pipelines, assessment, and onboarding. It requires flexibility for rotating shifts and work across London stores; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Role & Responsibilities
- Proactively source, engage, and attract retail talent, particularly Client Advisors, Experts, Team Managers, and Senior Client Advisors, using dedicated phone sourcing and relationship building to develop a strong candidate pipeline.
- Design, develop, and implement assessment center strategies for luxury retail roles, using innovative recruitment methods to identify candidates’ potential and fit with Louis Vuitton’s clienteling environment and culture.
- Drive Louis Vuitton’s employer brand initiatives in the retail sector and communicate its value proposition to diverse talent pools.
- Build and nurture partnerships with schools, colleges, and universities to create early talent pipelines for retail roles.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive retail talent pipeline, ensuring candidates are ready for forthcoming vacancies, minimizing time-to-hire, and maximizing talent quality for stores.
- Design, implement, and manage an onboarding program for new hires to support their integration into Louis Vuitton’s culture and operational standards.
- Ensure an exceptional candidate journey from initial contact through onboarding.
- Provide strategic insights into retail talent market trends, competitor activity, and innovative recruitment practices in the luxury sector.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition professional, with a proven track record in luxury retail recruitment or a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in recruitment and talent management, particularly in the retail sector.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, particularly high-calibre retail talent.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
- Proactive, results-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment, with a keen eye for identifying top retail performers.
- Experience developing and implementing assessment strategies and employer branding initiatives focused on retail attraction.
- Knowledge of the UK, Ireland, and South Africa retail talent markets is a significant advantage.
- Legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and across the London store network as business needs require.
Experience
Minimum 5 years
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
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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