Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandiser Ready-to-Wear

Paris • France

Friday, June 20, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious fashion house founded in 1961, is renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear market with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead the luxury fashion industry under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a diverse range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Develop collection plans by product category.
2. Ensure the collection structure and balance in terms of function, price, and seasonality.
3. Manage updates to collection tracking tools.
4. Participate in pricing strategy and define target and sales prices.
5. Ensure cross-category and gender consistency.
6. Create tools for the product lifecycle: pre-purchases, sales aids, outlet selections.
7. Coordinate effectively between the studio, development, and production teams.
8. Anticipate and manage the complete delivery of collections for the showroom.
9. Oversee editing tracking tools.
10. Present product briefs at the showroom and participate in strategic briefings.
11. Ensure daily communication on product developments and update sales tools.
12. Define delivery groups based on pre-purchases.
13. Conduct weekly retail sell-out analyses.
14. Analyze sales trends during the showroom and provide recommendations.
15. Conduct showroom assessments.
16. Regularly visit boutiques and markets.
17. Propose improvements for tools and analyses.

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a collection merchandiser in a luxury fashion house specializing in ready-to-wear.
2. Master's degree in Marketing or Merchandising from a university or business school.
3. Dynamic, rigorous, with strong analytical and agile capabilities.
4. Product sensitivity and knowledge in ready-to-wear.
5. Fluent in French and English.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

1. Collection planning and management
2. Pricing strategy development
3. Cross-functional coordination
4. Analytical and market analysis
5. Communication and presentation
6. Bilingual proficiency in French and English
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

A minimum of 5 years in a similar role within a luxury fashion house, with a focus on ready-to-wear collections.

Master's degree in Marketing or Merchandising.

Saint Laurent offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to express their talents individually and collectively, enhancing adaptability in a changing world.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. The brand values equal opportunity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.