Yves Saint Laurent

Retail Buying Intern

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. This marked a crucial step in modernizing fashion and revolutionizing the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, Saint Laurent continues to be a leader in the luxury fashion industry. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Participate actively in the Buying/Retail Merchandising Europe department activities.
2. Support the team in managing collections for the European boutique network.
3. Assist in performance tracking and assortment optimization.
4. Collaborate on business and network development.
5. Support the leather goods category.
6. Engage daily with headquarters contacts and the boutique network.
7. Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
8. Conduct weekly product category, collection, and boutique analyses.
9. Perform daily sales analysis.
10. Manage stock, transfers, and restocking.
11. Handle boutique requests and communicate with European boutiques.
12. Conduct competitive analysis.
13. Support various operational tasks.
14. Prepare pre-showroom analyses.
15. Create purchasing tools and order entry.
16. Assist in creating purchase debriefs.
17. Participate in developing boutique materials: product catalogs, orders, training, and sales aids.
18. Participate in showroom activities.

1. Currently enrolled in a master's program from a business school or equivalent.
2. Analytical mindset and comfortable with numbers.
3. Rigorous, reactive, and proactive.
4. Organized, able to manage priorities and work independently.
5. Product sensitivity.
6. Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
7. Excellent level in English and French.
8. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
9. Previous experience in luxury retail is a plus.

A first experience in luxury retail is a plus.

Currently enrolled in a master's program from a business school or equivalent.

6-month internship starting from March 2025.

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