Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Store Director
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Parisian luxury fashion house renowned for its ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and accessories. The maison is part of the Kering group and is recognised for its contemporary couture aesthetic, rigorous attention to craftsmanship and a strong global retail network.
Saint Laurent seeks an Assistant Store Director in The Woodlands, USA to lead sales, coaching and boutique operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Department Manager and store sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets and store KPIs.
- Promote Saint Laurent brand engagement and deliver an elevated client experience that secures customer loyalty.
- Coach, develop and train store staff using a structured, hands-on approach; act as the store training ambassador.
- Define targeted quantitative and qualitative objectives and monitor performance to ensure achievement.
- Support the Store Director in overseeing floor coverage, visual merchandising, customer service standards and operational functions within the boutique.
- Cultivate a local and international network of contacts to strengthen the store’s luxury client base.
Qualifications
- Proven experience selling luxury goods or in premium retail environments.
- 2 to 4 years of successful managerial experience in retail.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and drive performance through development and objective-setting.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Concur expense reporting is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 to 4 years of progressive managerial experience in retail, preferably within the luxury goods sector, with a track record of meeting sales targets and developing teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in The Woodlands, Texas, USA — conveniently close to Houston.
Culture
The maison cultivates a high-performance, fashion-forward work environment that values craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous client service. Saint Laurent promotes an inclusive workplace and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity across all levels of the organisation.
About Cerulean
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