What careers are there in the luxury goods trade?
Working for a luxury brand, in fashion or for a world-renowned luxury company requires specific skills and abilities. That’s why specialised training is essential. What profession in the luxury goods trade should I choose? This page is designed to help you make your choice.

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Jobs
What professions are there in the luxury goods trade?
As in marketing, there are jobs related to products, marketing intelligence and market research in the luxury goods trade. These include luxury shop managers and merchandising managers. These jobs involve promoting products to customers, analysing and designing strategic in-store locations.
In addition, there is a wide range of jobs in luxury sales. Once you’ve graduated, you can apply to become a :
- international buyer ;
- visual merchandiser luxury ;
- luxury business developer ;
- international business manager luxury ;
- brand manager for cosmetics ;
- luxury account manager or luxury export manager.
Definition
What is the luxury trade?
The luxury trade is a luxury industry that offers rare, high-quality products and services. This may involve personal and household goods, but also haute couture, leather goods, jewellery, cosmetics, hotels, gastronomy, outings or even travel.
Training
How do I train for a job in the luxury goods trade?
To train for a career in the luxury goods trade, you can take courses such as a BTS in luxury goods, a Bachelor’s degree, a Licence or a 4-year BBA, a Master’s degree or an MBA, ideally specialising in luxury goods or marketing.
With the specialisation in Luxury and Wine at INSEEC, you will follow programmes that will give you expertise in a number of areas, such as the marketing of Wines and Spirits, Luxury, Fashion Marketing, Cosmetics, Gastronomy and Hotel Management.
Our luxury business courses are spread over several campuses. These courses enable you to acquire the international dimension you need to enter a fast-changing sector, constantly confronted with the new realities of global competition. These programmes, which can be taken on a sandwich course or during the work placement period, also give you the chance to find out more about the professions involved in luxury retailing.
Offers
Where can I train to work in the luxury goods industry?
Would you like to work in the luxury goods industry ? A course in luxury retailing is the first step. However, you need to make the right choice of business school or university. In addition to the luxury-related courses on offer, schools generally offer internships, work-study schemes and sometimes meetings with professionals from the luxury sector. At INSEEC, you can benefit from all these advantages by opting for a specialisation in luxury.
Company
How can I find a work-linked training scheme in the luxury goods industry?
If you want to succeed in any industry, a work-linked training course is an excellent option. This is especially true if you want to work in the luxury business. At INSEEC, we offer a work-linked course, enabling you to acquire skills in the luxury sector, but also to validate your qualifications directly.
Work-linked training is a highly sought-after training system in the luxury goods industry. Business schools and universities offer this type of training, whether you want to study after your A-levels or to retrain for a new career.
During the 1, 2, 3 or 5 years of our programmes, you will acquire a level of excellence in marketing, communication, digital marketing, retail and management. Our training at INSEEC includes a number of in-company experiences, particularly through the work-study programme, which enables you to acquire operational skills that are highly valued by professionals.
By opting for a sandwich course, you will also benefit from a wide range of partnerships with companies. What’s more, you’ll receive tailor-made support. These partnerships will help you find a work placement, a sandwich course or a job. Do you have any other questions? Don’t hesitate to consult our FAQ dedicated to luxury professions.
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