Deputy Sales Manager

Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is a luxury lifestyle brand dedicated to the curation of culture and the art of living. Through its crafted books, library objects, and home fragrances, Assouline invites the intellectual and curious into a world of beauty. Thirty years on, the library holds more than 2,000 titles, shared through boutiques around the world.ASSOULINE is hiring a Deputy Sales Manager for its Maison in Riyadh. The Deputy Sales Manager will lead daily store operations, guide and develop the sales team, and deliver a client experience worthy of the Assouline world of culture, travel, and elegance. The role combines retail leadership with the development of corporate, gifting, and event sales across the Saudi market.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as brand ambassador for ASSOULINE in Riyadh, delivering an extraordinary client experience aligned with the house’s luxury ethos
• Leading daily store operations in partnership with the Maison Director, ensuring the Maison runs smoothly and to the highest standard
• Driving sales strategy to reach and exceed performance, profitability, and service targets set by senior management
• Developing corporate and event sales, including corporate gifting for key moments such as Ramadan, Eid, Founding Day, and Saudi National Day
• Building relationships with local hospitality, interior design, cultural, and corporate clients, identifying new opportunities for the brand in Saudi Arabia
• Collaborating with global stakeholders (New York, Paris, London, and regional teams) to ensure seamless execution of events, orders, and client requests
• Coaching and mentoring sales staff to deepen product and storytelling expertise and elevate client engagement
• Building and nurturing a loyal clientele through clienteling, private appointments, and personalised follow-up
• Maintaining excellence in visual merchandising and display in line with the brand’s global guidelines
• Overseeing stock management, replenishment, and inventory accuracy in coordination with Logistics and Finance
• Ensuring operational compliance with company policies and local regulations
• Supporting the Maison Director with reporting, KPI tracking, and recommendations for operational improvement
• Acting as Maison lead in the absence of the Maison DirectorSkills to succeed:
• 4–6 years of experience in luxury retail, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role
• Experience in the Saudi or wider GCC luxury market, with an established understanding of local clientele
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both verbal and written
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Experience in corporate sales, gifting, or event coordination is a strong advantage
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail POS or CRM systems
• Ability to analyse figures, draw conclusions, and formulate business recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural sense of hospitality
• Ability to work across multiple teams, markets, and time zones
• Understanding of visual merchandising, inventory management, and retail operations
• Interest in culture, lifestyle, design, fashion, and luxury, and awareness of trends within these fields
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia