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Home » Christelle Christelle She has been growing within the SMCP Group since 2017.   As Diversity, Inclusion & Talent Projects Manager, Christelle designs and implements strategic initiatives to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and engaging work environment. Christelle Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Projects Manager SMCP I initiated the first Diversity & Inclusion projects, aligned with the launch of our CSR strategy around the pillars: Product, Planet, People. That’s how my current role as Diversity & Inclusion Manager came to be. What’s your background? After my studies, I quickly entered the professional world, transitioning from retail to an HR role. I joined SMCP in 2017, first at Maje as HR Manager for the Europe region, then moved to the Group’s headquarters to join the HR team. There, I took on HRIS responsibilities and launched the first Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, aligned with the CSR strategy built around the pillars: Product, Planet, People. This is how my current role — Diversity & Inclusion Manager — was created. What are the key qualities for your job? I wasn’t specifically trained for this role — I came into it through conviction and experience. Above all, you need a genuine curiosity for social issues and a deep interest in people in all their diversity. Humility is also crucial: Diversity & Inclusion topics are constantly evolving, and we learn every day — often by challenging our own assumptions. Listening, empathy, conviction, and the ability to bring together very different stakeholders (works councils, social partners, HR teams, leadership…) are all essential. And you need to know how to prioritize — to accept that not everything can move at the same pace, even if you’d love to transform everything all at once. What drives you every day? Knowing that what I put in place has a real impact on employees’ well-being is what motivates me the most. Contributing to a more inclusive, fair, and seamless work experience gives true meaning to my job. Something you're proud of? I’m very proud of the rollout of our parental policy across all countries, as well as the creation of our disability inclusion initiative and all the support programs that followed. The launch of the SMCP Retail Lab is also a major achievement: this program helps people who are far from employment join our brands through work-study placements, becoming the sales advisors of tomorrow. I wasn’t specifically trained for this role — I came into it through conviction and experience. SMCP in 3 words? Boldness, because I’ve always been encouraged to take initiative, test ideas, and bring new concepts to life. Creativity, because innovation is deeply rooted in our culture. And trust, because throughout my journey, I’ve been given the freedom and support to create, experiment, and grow. I’m proof that here, you can build a unique, personal career path — and shape it through the opportunities that arise. Je suis la preuve qu’ici, on peut tracer un parcours singulier, à son image, et le faire grandir au fil des opportunités. Discover other Entrepreneurs Stories L'expérience SMCP aime se vivre, mais adore aussi se raconter. My approach focuses on building a culture of trust and accountability and creating environments where people can grow and thrive. Kerri Senior Director of Retail – US Discover the story I’ve had the opportunity to grow within the Group, surrounded by inspiring women who believed in me and continue to support me. That trust is an incredible source of strength. Caroline Head of Collection Discover the story No two days are alike. Even with the rhythm of seasonal collections, processes evolve constantly, driven by a culture of continuous improvement across SMCP. Carla Merchandising Director Discover the story A good manager is a true ambassador for the brand and the Group: someone who leads their team to success with energy and positivity. Quentin Store Manager Discover the story My greatest pride today is having understood,  and embraced, the fact that being introverted is not incompatible with being ambitious and driven. Noemi Europe Retail Director Discover the story Discover our stories Explore our career opportunities Responsable Adjoint - H/F CDI ROMANS-SUR-ISÈRE, FRANCE Assistant Store Manager - Grafton Street PERMANENT DUBLIN, IRELAND [Fashion] - Conseiller.e de ventes Anglophone CDI 35h - Bon Marché - H/F CDI PARIS, FRANCE [Fashion] Responsable Boutique Flagship Sénior - Paris Francs Bourgeois CDI 35h - H/F CDI PARIS, FRANCE [Fashion] - Conseiller.e de ventes CDD 35h anglophone - La Vallée Village - H/F CDD SERRIS, FRANCE See all our offers