Client Relations Advisor - French Speaking

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry seeks a Luxury Client Advisor to deliver elevated, personalised service across multiple channels, building trusted relationships with high-value clients in a premier luxury environment.

You will understand client preferences, anticipate needs and provide tailored advice while supporting aftercare and cross-sell opportunities within Burberry's standards of service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering elevated services, client relations, customer service or a comparable client-facing environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as French are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with warmth and polish across channels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver luxury client service across phone, email, live chat and social channels with personalised guidance.
• Build and manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining regular contact to drive loyalty and sales.
• Resolve enquiries and complaints with empathy and appropriate urgency.
• Handle escalations and complex cases in collaboration with internal partners.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Burberry products, services and aftercare to inform recommendations.

Skills

Luxury client experience

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Multichannel support

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Through your passion for the Burberry brand, culture and product, combined with specialist product knowledge, you will deliver an elevated luxury client experience that is highly personalised, seamless and memorable. You will build trusted, long-term client relationships by understanding individual preferences, anticipating needs and providing tailored advice and proactive support across every interaction. You will take ownership of customer contacts and escalations, delivering thoughtful solutions that strengthen client loyalty, enhance commercial opportunities and reflect Burberry’s luxury service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Luxury Client Experience
• Deliver world-class luxury service across phone, email, live chat, social platforms and other approved digital channels, adapting your style of communication to the individual client and situation.
• Create a warm, polished and highly personalised experience, using client preferences, purchase history and previous interactions to tailor recommendations and solutions.
• Provide a concierge-style service to selected clients by anticipating needs, coordinating support across the business and creating seamless, memorable moments.
• Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, discretion and sound judgement - particularly when supporting high-value clients and handling sensitive matters.
• Represent Burberry as a trusted brand ambassador, bringing the brand’s values, heritage and service standards to life in every interaction.
• Client Relationships and Personalised Service
• Build, develop and manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining regular contact to support retention, engagement and long-term loyalty.
• Understand each client’s lifestyle, preferences, needs and personal moments, using these insights to deliver meaningful outreach, recommendations and follow-up aligning to both client profiles and/or broader Burberry campaign moments.
• Service, Case Management and Aftercare
• Take full ownership of client cases from first contact through to resolution, providing clear updates and ensuring no client is left without follow-up.
• Resolve enquiries and complaints with accuracy, empathy and appropriate urgency.
• Handle escalated or complex cases confidently, collaborating with internal partners as required.
• Use specialist aftercare knowledge and sound judgement to identify the most appropriate solution while protecting both client relationships and the brand.
• Recognise potential risks, and escalate promptly in line with approved procedures.
• Product Expertise and Commercial Contribution
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Burberry products, collections, craftsmanship, services and aftercare, communicating this with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Use client discovery and product expertise to provide relevant styling guidance, product recommendations and alternatives that respond to the client’s needs.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to support sales and client development without compromising the integrity of the service experience.
• Contribute to agreed customer experience, quality, case management, productivity and sales objectives.
• Operational Excellence and Collaboration
• Complete all administration accurately and promptly, ensuring systems and case records provide a complete and reliable account of the client journey.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and cross‑functional partners.
• Share knowledge, trends and client feedback with the wider team and support learning sessions where specialist expertise can strengthen service delivery.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the department and achievement of service‑level commitments while maintaining quality and personalisation.
• Operate in accordance with Burberry policies, processes and company procedures, and undertake additional duties reasonably directed by the management team.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Previous experience delivering elevated services, client relations, customer service or a comparable client‑facing environment.
• A genuine passion for luxury, fashion, product and creating exceptional client experiences.
• Natural relationship‑builder with the confidence to manage and develop a portfolio of clients through personalised, proactive contact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey warmth, polish and clarity across different channels.
• Strong problem‑solving capability, resilience and confidence when managing complex complaints or emotionally sensitive situations.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to recognise relevant opportunities while always putting the client relationship first.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to manage several priorities and client cases at the same time.
• Fluency in English plus French is required.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || COMMERCIAL RESOURCES || EMEIA - CUSTOMER SERVICE || n/a ||