Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Store Director

Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognised for modern, sartorially driven ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As a global maison, it combines rigorous craftsmanship and a distinctive aesthetic with a client-focused retail network across major luxury capitals.

1. Support the Store Director in daily leadership of the store, acting as second-in-command and assuming full operational responsibility as required.
2. Lead Department Manager(s) and the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs and qualitative service standards.
3. Define, cascade and monitor targeted quantitative and qualitative goals, driving performance through data-informed action.
4. Coach, develop and train store staff using a hands-on, ambassadorial approach to learning and professional growth.
5. Oversee floor coverage, visual merchandising standards, clienteling and customer service to ensure a differentiated luxury experience.
6. Manage operational functions including staffing, scheduling, inventory control and compliance with store procedures.
7. Forge and maintain a local and international network of influential contacts to enhance client acquisition and loyalty.

1. Proven track record in luxury retail sales with substantive knowledge of high-end client expectations.
2. 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position (assistant store director, store manager, or similar).
3. Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability with experience developing departmental managers and sales teams.
4. Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
5. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
6. Familiarity with Concur expense reporting is a plus.

1. Sales leadership
2. Coaching and staff development
3. Clienteling and customer service
4. Visual merchandising
5. Retail operations and scheduling
6. KPI monitoring and performance analysis
7. Training development and delivery
8. Concur

Significant experience in luxury goods or retail sales, with 2–4 years in a managerial retail role demonstrating successful team leadership and achievement of sales targets.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contributions; bonus eligibility.

Saint Laurent’s retail environment reflects the maison’s minimalist, modern luxury ethos and exacting standards for client experience. The company values creativity, professionalism and a client-centric approach, and promotes diversity and inclusion across its workforce as part of the broader Kering group.