Store Director

I've had the joy of building Sézane alongside you—the first French fashion brand born online, rooted in quality, creativity, and intention. To tell the story of Sézane is to retrace more than 20 years of defining adventures and bold decisions: choosing to do things differently, choosing people, choosing to act, and above all, choosing to trust in one's convictions—even when that means rethinking what we thought we knew. Sézane is more than a fashion brand. It's a story of life—mine, yours, and all those who shape it every day.

To continue to co-construct the next chapter and beyond, we are looking for creative, organized, and agile talents who share our passion to perpetually improve all that can be. Care to imagine what comes next with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

About the role

The position is based in Ponce City Market in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Brand by interacting with clients in their shopping experience at the store, maintaining a high level of customer service, product knowledge, and basic operational procedures.
• Manage, train, and motivate the shop team (assist with hiring and recruitment process).
• Oversee all operational aspects of the shop (retail excellence, visual merchandising, process optimization, inventory logistics, etc.).
• Be accountable for shop budgets and financial targets while identifying and seizing opportunities for growth.
• Monitor performance to propose commercial action plans to maximize sales and minimize costs.
• Monitor operational expenses and manage supplies responsibly.
• Develop open relationships and collaborate transversally with the Paris HQ team.
• Follow up on retail excellence programs.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to solve issues related to deliveries, stock, IT, maintenance, and security.
• Ensure quality of internal control and inventory management (inventory, cash management, internal procedures).
• Plan and execute store events, off-site activations, and partnerships.
• Coach staff and motivate teams to achieve the best customer service and financial growth.
• Conduct full appraisals with direct reports and set clear objectives for the retail team.
• Participate in recruitment, store organization, team development, and general HR needs.
• Ensure a strong client mindset within the team and an obsession for client satisfaction.
• Develop a deep understanding of the client base and support local initiatives to grow and increase loyalty.

Requirements

• Motivated, proactive, and positive attitude.
• Autonomous, agile, entrepreneurial, and result-driven.
• Ability to adapt and become a strong brand ambassador.
• Strong managerial skills (5 to 7 years of retail management) and business sense.
• Experience in a luxury or fast-paced retail environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• French speaking is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.