Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Store Director
Saint Laurent is hiring an Assistant Store Director in New York (57th Street). Lead sales and operations — $115,000–$140,000 + bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Overview
Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognised for modern, sartorially driven ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As a global maison, it combines rigorous craftsmanship and a distinctive aesthetic with a client-focused retail network across major luxury capitals.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Director in daily leadership of the store, acting as second-in-command and assuming full operational responsibility as required.
- Lead Department Manager(s) and the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs and qualitative service standards.
- Define, cascade and monitor targeted quantitative and qualitative goals, driving performance through data-informed action.
- Coach, develop and train store staff using a hands-on, ambassadorial approach to learning and professional growth.
- Oversee floor coverage, visual merchandising standards, clienteling and customer service to ensure a differentiated luxury experience.
- Manage operational functions including staffing, scheduling, inventory control and compliance with store procedures.
- Forge and maintain a local and international network of influential contacts to enhance client acquisition and loyalty.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in luxury retail sales with substantive knowledge of high-end client expectations.
- 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position (assistant store director, store manager, or similar).
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability with experience developing departmental managers and sales teams.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Concur expense reporting is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury goods or retail sales, with 2–4 years in a managerial retail role demonstrating successful team leadership and achievement of sales targets.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 492 open roles in New York, including 18 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 600 active listings on Cerulean, 20 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.232 open positions, with 74 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 115,000 to USD 140,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contributions; bonus eligibility.
Culture
Saint Laurent’s retail environment reflects the maison’s minimalist, modern luxury ethos and exacting standards for client experience. The company values creativity, professionalism and a client-centric approach, and promotes diversity and inclusion across its workforce as part of the broader Kering group.
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