--- title: 'Sales Advisor (Seasonal) at Polène Paris' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sales-advisor-seasonal-polene-paris-costa-mesa-00jaxbcraxph' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Sales Advisor (Seasonal) at Polène Paris - **Company:** [Polène Paris](https://feeny.ai/companies/pol-ne-paris) - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/polene-paris/5e719e72-a0f7-4bc9-bda2-df908cca09e9 ## Job description Seasonal | Full-Time or Part-Time | October–Holiday Season Polène Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods brand distinguished by exceptional artisanal craftsmanship and timeless, organic designs inspired by nature. With continued international growth, we are building a strong team dedicated to delivering an elevated client experience rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and hospitality. Join our flagship store team and help bring the Polène universe to life for our local and international clientele during the holiday season. ## Role Overview As a Seasonal Sales Advisor, you will be a key member of the South Coast Plaza Team during one of our busiest periods of the year. This is a sales-focused, flexible role where you will deliver exceptional client experiences while supporting the broader needs of the boutique. In addition to driving sales and clienteling, you will contribute to inventory, replenishment, stock organization, merchandising, cash handling, opening/closing, and other store operations as needed. This seasonal position offers potential for conversion to a permanent role based on business needs and performance. ## Key Responsibilities Sales & Client Experience - Welcome and engage clients, providing personalized and elevated service throughout their visit. - Build strong product knowledge across Polène’s leather goods and jewelry collections. - Drive sales by understanding client needs and providing thoughtful product recommendations. - Build lasting client relationships through clienteling and personalized follow-up. - Represent Polène’s brand, service, and craftsmanship standards at every interaction. Boutique Operations - Support receiving, inventory counts, stock organization, transfers, and replenishment. - Maintain an organized stockroom and ensure merchandise and supplies are available on the sales floor. - Support merchandising and overall boutique presentation. - Process transactions accurately and support cash management procedures. - Assist with opening and closing procedures and daily store operations. - Flex between front-of-house and back-of-house responsibilities based on business needs. ## What We’re Looking For - Previous experience in luxury, premium retail, fashion, hospitality, beauty, or another high-service environment. - Strong sales and customer service skills with a genuine interest in luxury and craftsmanship. - Comfortable working across both sales and store operations. - Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented. - Confident engaging with local and international clientele. - Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus. - Availability to work weekends, evenings, and peak holiday periods. - Ability to commit through the holiday season. ## Compensation & Benefits - $23–$25/hour, plus bonus incentive. - Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses. - Opportunities for growth within our expanding U.S. retail network. - A supportive, inclusive culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and teamwork. If you are passionate about luxury, energized by exceptional service, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, we invite you to join Polène for the holiday season. Polène is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. ## About Polène Paris ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Polène is a French luxury leather goods brand that creates minimalist, high-quality handbags, jewelry, and accessories through artisanal craftsmanship. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Three siblings (names not publicly disclosed) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury leather goods and accessories - **Target customers**: B2C – luxury consumers seeking minimalist, handcrafted products - **Mission or purpose**: To combine minimalism and creative expression through excellent craftsmanship, respecting tradition while innovating. ## Products & Services - **[Leather Goods]**: Handbags, wallets, and small leather accessories – designed in Paris, crafted by artisans in Ubrique, Spain using ISO 9001 certified leather from Spanish and Italian tanneries. - **[Jewelry]**: A new line of jewelry featuring nature-inspired, sculpted forms gilded with 24-carat gold, made by Italian artisans. - **Distribution**: Direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and flagship stores in major cities (Paris, New York, Tokyo, London, etc.). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: 481 total employees (as of latest data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; the brand is independently owned. - **Growth Signals**: Rapid international expansion with offices in the US, Japan, South Korea, Italy, UK, Germany, China, and Denmark; launch of a jewelry collection; strong e-commerce presence and physical retail growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **French heritage & minimalist design**: Distinctive, timeless aesthetic that stands out in the luxury market. - **Artisanal craftsmanship**: All production is done by skilled craftsmen in Ubrique, Spain, a town renowned for luxury leather goods. - **Vertical integration**: Direct-to-consumer model with own retail stores, ensuring control over brand experience and margins. - **Sustainability & quality**: ISO 9001 certified leather, rigorous quality inspections, and a commitment to ethical sourcing. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding product categories (e.g., jewelry) to build a broader lifestyle brand. - Growing international retail footprint while maintaining a strong e-commerce channel. - Reinforcing brand values of humility, excellence, and inventiveness to attract top talent and loyal customers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing humility, excellence, and inventiveness. High employee satisfaction reflected in a 94/100 gender equality index score (France). - **Work policy**: Hybrid workspace – some roles are in-office (Paris), others remote. Offices in multiple countries. - **Perks**: Inclusive recruitment, ethical promotion practices, and a focus on work-life balance. Opportunities to contribute to a growing luxury Maison with a strong creative identity. - **Engineering/Creative culture**: Designers and craftspeople collaborate closely; emphasis on continuous learning and respect for expertise. ## Sources 1. [eng.polene-paris.com](https://eng.polene-paris.com/pages/about-the-brand) – Brand overview, craftsmanship, and product details 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pol-ne) – Employee count, headquarters, office locations, and work policy 3. [euro.polene-paris.com](https://euro.polene-paris.com/blogs/rh/careers) – Company values, career page, and gender equality index 4. [support.polene-paris.com](https://support.polene-paris.com/hc/en-us/articles/33008461392402-Partnerships-and-Careers) – Careers and partnership information 5. [polene-paris.com](https://www.polene-paris.com/blogs/rh/careers) – French careers page with values and gender equality score ## Other roles at Polène Paris - [Stockist](https://feeny.ai/job/stockist-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-rsp5r6dc4xvd) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Sales Advisor](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-advisor-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-mmdj8n5v3n18) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Stock Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/stock-manager-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-b6mbbj7fbrjp) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Sales Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-manager-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-2b9jpf86grvj) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Assistant Store Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/assistant-store-manager-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-gmazaczjewgw) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Store Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/store-manager-polene-paris-americas-houston-tx-8e7bevq44jcr) — Americas / Houston, TX - [Stage - Analyste IA Générative](https://feeny.ai/job/stage-analyste-ia-generative-polene-paris-paris-nc0bjd3gj3d8) — Paris, France / HQ - [Sales Advisor - København](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-advisor-k-benhavn-polene-paris-denmark-6emb9hn73ac4) — Denmark - [Stock Manager - Osaka, Shinsaibashi](https://feeny.ai/job/stock-manager-osaka-shinsaibashi-polene-paris-osaka-dtakjxn7jydn) — Osaka, Japan - [Allocation Planner - Ecommerce & Retail H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/allocation-planner-ecommerce-retail-h-f-polene-paris-paris-ta8wsa74v2kh) — Paris, France / HQ