Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Store Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was established in 1961 and pioneered the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, the brand continues to be a vanguard in the fashion industry under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016. Saint Laurent's offerings span women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, 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 animate the sales team.
4. Organize and lead daily meetings as a relay to the Store Manager.
5. Implement collections in alignment with internal merchandising policies.
6. Analyze store activity to assist in monthly reporting in collaboration with the Store Manager.
7. Manage restocking, monitoring, and organizing inventory (receiving, verifying, and displaying products 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; proficiency in a rare third language is appreciated.
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 local client portfolio.

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 work environment that fosters creativity and innovation, providing opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized luxury brand.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. This diversity opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively, enhancing the brand's adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.