- Location
- Garden City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $80,000–90,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent seeks an Assistant Store Director in Garden City to lead the Department Manager and sales team, drive sales and KPIs, and support store operations, customer service and visual merchandising. The role includes coaching and training staff, setting targets and fostering customer loyalty; base compensation is $80,000–$90,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Department Manager and store sales team to meet and exceed sales goals and KPIs.
- Promote brand engagement with customers to achieve assigned quantitative and qualitative goals.
- Support the Store Director in overseeing floor coverage, sales, visual merchandising, customer service and store operations.
- Ensure staff professional growth and training through a coaching approach.
- Define quantitative and qualitative targets and ensure they are achieved.
- Act as the training ambassador for all training needs.
- Build a network of people who influence local and international luxury business to promote customer loyalty.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in luxury goods sales or retail.
- 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Concur expense reporting is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury goods sales or retail; 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Garden City, New York, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 90,000 per annum.
Benefits
Bonus eligibility; medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; retirement plan with employer contributions.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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