Yves Saint Laurent Junior Collection Merchandiser - Women's Ready-to-Wear

Paris • France

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was established in 1961 and pioneered 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. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, Saint Laurent has thrived under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, maintaining its esteemed position at the pinnacle of the luxury sector. The brand's offerings encompass women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Contribute to the development of collection plans through competitive analysis, sell-out assessments, and inventory counts.
2. Monitor collection development and assist in creating tracking tools.
3. Manage prototypes throughout the showroom process, coordinating collection handovers and prototype tracking with development teams.
4. Support the creation of sales showroom tools, including macro modeling and collection files.
5. Oversee catalog information management and assist merchandisers during product and strategy briefings.
6. Coordinate updates to product databases and post-showroom sell-in data.
7. Draft normalization books post-showroom.
8. Conduct weekly sell-out analyses and compile monthly reports on global and regional sales by product category, ensuring data accuracy.
9. Perform comprehensive competitive analysis, covering products, pricing, communication, and distribution.
10. Manage sample orders by region and assist in tracking the VIC offer.
11. Aid in preparing full-price and outlet listings.

1. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a collection merchandiser, with successful tenure in a luxury fashion house within the ready-to-wear sector.
2. Master's degree in Marketing or Merchandising from a university or business school, or equivalent qualification.

1. Dynamic, proactive, and autonomous with strong anticipation and adaptability skills.
2. Meticulous with a strong affinity for data analysis.
3. Developed product sensitivity and knowledge, with a keen interest in industry trends and the ready-to-wear sector.
4. Fluency in French and English.
5. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

A minimum of 2 years in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry, specifically in ready-to-wear.

Master's degree in Marketing or Merchandising or equivalent.

Saint Laurent offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging the expression of individual and collective talents. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This diversity enriches the workplace, providing opportunities for individual and collective talent expression, and enhances the company's adaptability in a changing world.