Yves Saint Laurent Store Director

Vienna • Austria

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in the luxury fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Known for introducing luxury prêt-à-porter with the iconic 'Rive Gauche' collection, Saint Laurent has continually redefined fashion under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016. The brand offers a diverse range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and accessories, maintaining its position at the pinnacle of luxury fashion.

1. Cultivate and sustain client and team member engagement and loyalty.
2. Exhibit sales leadership by actively participating on the sales floor and nurturing client relationships.
3. Develop and execute action plans to meet overall targets and profit and loss objectives.
4. Set and achieve specific quantitative and qualitative goals.
5. Provide high-quality feedback and analysis to headquarters and team members.
6. Stay informed about market trends and competitors to maintain business awareness.
7. Foster a positive work environment through open communication to motivate the team.
8. Ensure continuous professional growth and training of team members through coaching and development.
9. Create development plans for sales staff and management to enhance performance.
10. Build a network impacting local and international luxury business to promote customer loyalty.
11. Maintain store atmosphere in line with brand image.
12. Ensure team behaviors and store appearance align with Saint Laurent's service standards and values.
13. Address customer complaints and sales process issues appropriately.
14. Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and internal requirements.
15. Challenge and improve current processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
16. Oversee warehouse stock and align it with store sales potential, in coordination with the Merchandising Retail Director.
17. Manage inventory activities and collaborate with Back Office operations for optimal stockroom management.

1. 3 - 5 years of successful managerial experience.
2. Extensive experience in luxury goods or retail sales.

1. Adaptability, transparency, and dynamism.
2. High sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty.
3. Exceptional persuasive and interpersonal skills.
4. Attention to detail and organizational skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

A minimum of 3 to 5 years in a managerial role within the luxury retail sector is required.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering diversity and encouraging individual and collective talent expression.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, embraces diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. The company is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.