At Marionnaud, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, we are recognized for our expertise in skincare and innovative own brand products, offering a large range of make-up, bath, skincare items and accessories. Marionnaud Group is one of the largest luxury beauty retailers in Europe with over 700 offline plus online stores in 9 markets, employing over 4,200 people. Today, Marionnaud has over 1,000 stores in 8 countries across Europe, including France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In Marionnaud, we believe in making beauty accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere, without restriction, and we put the needs and wellbeing of our customers, partners, suppliers, and communities first. Our competent and motivated employees at our stores and headquarters create the feel-good factor at Marionnaud. We know that each of us makes an important contribution to the success of the company with commitment and professionalism.
We are looking for a new Training Manager for our Switzerland and Austria People teams. In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing training programs that elevate the knowledge, skills, and performance of our retail staff. This role is key in driving customer engagement, product knowledge, and brand storytelling while aligning with corporate training strategies.
Reporting to our Switzerland and Austria People Director, the Training Manager position will bring you the opportunity to be a key part of an international team with career opportunities and a passionate and creative work environment!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION WOULD BE…
TRAINING STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
- Design and localize training programs based on global guidelines and regional needs.
- Develop onboarding programs, product training, customer service workshops, and leadership development plans.
- Monitor training effectiveness and continuously improve based on feedback and performance KPIs.
DELIVERY & FACILITATION
- Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions across both countries.
- Ensure consistent delivery of brand values and standards across all stores.
- Coach store managers and team leaders to become in-store training ambassadors.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Collaborate with the marketing, retail operations, and HR teams to align training with commercial objectives.
- Partner with regional and global training teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
MONITORING & REPORTING
- You will be reporting to the People Director of Switzerland and Austria.
- Track training attendance, completion rates, and impact on performance metrics.
- Provide regular reports and insights to regional and global leadership.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Identify and develop high-potential retail talent.
- Support succession planning and career development pathways through targeted training.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Education, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in retail training, preferably in the beauty, luxury, or fashion sector. Proven experience in managing training across multiple locations and countries.
- Fluent in German and English; French is a strong advantage.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills, both in-person and online.
- Willingness to travel frequently between Switzerland and Austria.
- Deep understanding of retail KPIs, customer experience standards, and luxury brand dynamics.
Join us in shaping the future of retail training and empowering our teams to deliver excellence, one customer, one experience, one fragrance at a time.
Sounds exciting? Then become part of the Marionnaud story!
Apply now with your full application documents and your CV in english. We are looking forward to learning more about you!