Yves Saint Laurent Retail Merchandising Intern

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Posted
Sep 2, 2025

About Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent, a distinguished entity within the Kering Group, stands as a beacon of luxury fashion since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear movement with the iconic 'Rive Gauche' collection, the brand continues to redefine the fashion landscape under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. As part of the Kering conglomerate, Saint Laurent offers a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.

Saint Laurent in Paris is seeking a Retail Merchandising Intern. Join a prestigious luxury fashion house within the Kering Group, offering professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze sales reports.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative performance analyses of collections.
  • Assist in sales forecasting, stock rebalancing, and target stock reviews.
  • Perform end-of-season analyses, including seasonal sales summaries and top-selling items by category.
  • Support showroom activities by preparing main orders, monitoring purchases, and creating summary tables by region and product category.
  • Update presentation materials, including product offerings and purchase debriefings.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in the 4th or 5th year of a business or fashion school, or equivalent university program.
  • Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
  • Proven experience in merchandising or a related field.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills with a passion for numbers. Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.

Experience

Previous experience in merchandising or a similar role is required.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in business, fashion, or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a prestigious luxury fashion house with international exposure and professional development.

Culture

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, embracing all forms of diversity including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The brand believes that diversity enriches the workplace and enhances the ability to adapt in a constantly evolving world.

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