Yves Saint Laurent EMEA Retail Excellence Director

Paris • France

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, was founded in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear 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 vision of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a diverse range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Develop and standardize operational guidelines to ensure excellence in stores across the EMEA region.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize in-store performance and deliver a seamless customer experience.
3. Champion the implementation of best practices and systems to elevate the brand experience and reinforce customer-centricity.
4. Act as a trusted advisor to retail leadership, aligning commercial objectives with operational execution to accelerate sustainable business growth.
5. Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with regional teams.
6. Oversee the EMEA retail training function, fostering a culture of learning and performance.
7. Lead retail performance team to deliver deep, data-driven insights.
8. Embed a culture of continuous performance dialogue through real-time KPI monitoring and proactive performance management.
9. Partner with General Managers to adapt local strategies.

1. 10–12 years in Retail Excellence or related functions within luxury or premium retail.
2. Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global environment.
3. Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
4. Proven track record in leading multi-market retail excellence initiatives.
5. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
6. Collective mindset and capacity to lead transversally.

1. Operational excellence and standardization
2. Customer experience enhancement
3. Strategic project management
4. Retail training and development
5. Performance analysis and optimization
6. Cultural awareness
7. Innovative thinking

10–12 years in Retail Excellence or related functions within luxury or premium retail.

Saint Laurent is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offers equal employment opportunities to 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 workplace. This diversity opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively, enhancing adaptability in a changing world.