Yves Saint Laurent Retail Buying Intern

Paris • France

Friday, June 20, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious fashion house founded in 1961, is renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear concept 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 collections, including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Assist in the activities of the Retail Buying Department for Europe, reporting directly to the Buying Manager Europe.
2. Conduct weekly and monthly sales reports and analyses by product category, collection, and store.
3. Manage stock, transfers, and replenishments, and handle ad-hoc requests from boutiques.
4. Participate in the creation of product catalogs, order forms, and training materials for boutiques.
5. Communicate with European boutiques to monitor performance and support retail actions.
6. Attend buying campaigns in showrooms and assist in the creation of buying tools and order entry.

1. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business from a recognized institution.
2. Strong knowledge in purchasing and analysis.
3. Proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken.

1. Attention to detail and ability to work proactively.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Product sensitivity and understanding of luxury retail dynamics.

Prior experience in luxury retail is advantageous but not mandatory.

Master's degree in Business (in progress).

Opportunity to work with a leading luxury fashion brand and gain valuable industry experience.

Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company encourages individual and collective talent expression, enhancing adaptability in a changing world.