Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Store Manager

Paris • France

Monday, January 20, 2025

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was established in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a pivotal moment in fashion history, reshaping the socio-cultural landscape. Since its acquisition by Kering's luxury division in 1999, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to be a leader in the luxury sector, offering a wide range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Ensure an exceptional level of customer service and provide tailored, relevant, and personalized experiences by conveying the Saint Laurent universe to clients.
2. Enhance and maintain the client database.
3. Train staff on Saint Laurent products, support and motivate the sales team.
4. Organize and lead daily meetings as a relay for the Store Manager.
5. Implement collections in alignment with internal merchandising policies.
6. Analyze store activity to contribute to monthly reporting in collaboration with the Store Manager.
7. Manage restocking, monitoring, and organizing inventory (receiving, verifying, and displaying products both in stock and on the sales floor).
8. Oversee the tracking of inbound and outbound transfers.
9. Organize after-sales service for the store.
10. Prepare and participate in inventories and monthly random stock checks, investigating discrepancies.
11. Supervise back-office management (cash registers, document tracking, end-of-month controls).

1. Significant experience in sales management and store operations within a luxury fashion house is required.
2. Fluency in French and English, with proficiency in a third rare language being advantageous.
3. Knowledge of the local market.
4. Product sensitivity and fashion culture.
5. Proficiency in computer tools (Word, Excel).
6. Existing or potential to develop a portfolio of local clientele.

1. Exceptional customer service skills.
2. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
3. Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
4. Proficient in merchandising and inventory management.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Significant experience in sales management and store operations within a luxury fashion house is required.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging employees to express their talents both individually and collectively. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, believing that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the work environment. This commitment to diversity enhances the company's adaptability in a changing world and opens opportunities for employees to express their talents.