Manal Salamé

Manal Salamé has a diverse work experience spanning across different companies and roles. Manal started their career in 2005 as an Administrative & Press Coordinator at Artmedia, where they provided support in press coordination and client communication. In 2008, they worked as a Sales Associate & Team Leader at Celine, focusing on Middle-East clients and assisting the Store Manager in team development. From 2010 to 2013, Manal was self-employed as a Communication & PR Officer, executing public relations campaigns and media relations for various clients. Manal then joined Longchamp in 2014 as a Store Manager, implementing successful client strategies and managing store operations. From 2016 to 2019, they transitioned to the role of France Retail Manager & Trainer at Longchamp, overseeing store operations and staff development. Lastly, Manal worked for Balenciaga as the EMEA Retail Training Manager, responsible for training needs assessment and strategy execution. In 2022, they were promoted to become the Global Head of Retail Training at Balenciaga. Overall, Manal has demonstrated expertise in retail training, team management, and communication throughout their career.

Manal Salamé obtained a Bachelor's degree in Translation from Saint Joseph University of Beirut from 2001 to 2004. Manal then pursued a Master's degree in Editorial, Economic & Technical Translation from ESIT - École Supérieure d’Interprètes et de Traducteurs from 2004 to 2008. In 2020, they obtained a certification as an Insights Discovery Client Practitioner from Insights.