Yves Saint Laurent Worldwide Retail Training Manager

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for retail staff.
2. Collaborate with the Training and Retail Development Director to create training strategies.
3. Identify training needs and priorities with regional retail teams and senior leadership.
4. Oversee execution of training programs including onboarding, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
5. Lead a worldwide training team and collaborate with regional training managers.
6. Create and update training materials to drive business results and client satisfaction.
7. Establish metrics to evaluate training program effectiveness.
8. Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, client, retail performance, retail operations, and HR.
9. Manage parts of the global training budget and oversee regional training budgets.

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, or a related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in training as a regional training manager, field trainer, or multi-unit retail leader.
3. On-hand retail experience is a bonus.

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
2. Passion for luxury fashion and retail.
3. Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global environment.
4. Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
5. Exceptional communication skills, capable of liaising with global teams and top management.
6. Fluent and advanced level of English; other languages highly preferred.

10+ years of experience in training as a regional training manager, field trainer, or multi-unit retail leader.

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, or a related field.

The role is based in Paris, France, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant fashion scene. The company fosters a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.