- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 4, 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.
The Beauty Advisor represents Yves Saint Laurent in Nanjing, providing expert beauty advice and personalized product experiences while achieving sales targets and building customer loyalty. The role also covers counter operations, merchandising, stocktaking, compliance, and collaboration with department store staff. Benefits include brand training, performance bonuses, social insurance and housing fund, supplementary medical insurance, company benefits, and paid annual and sick leave.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide professional brand advice and an exceptional customer experience while achieving sales targets.
- Meet company-set sales objectives.
- Use selling techniques to recommend suitable products and deliver a professional, personalized experience that meets customer expectations.
- Maintain customer relationships through 360-degree relationship management, recruit new customers, and increase customer loyalty.
- Collaborate effectively with department store and shopping mall staff.
- Monitor beauty market trends and competitor activity.
- Maintain knowledge of the brand and its categories, including skincare, makeup techniques, and fragrance.
- Identify customer needs, provide personalized consultations, recommend suitable products, and support customers in trying products.
- Represent the brand through a positive service attitude and after-sales service; understand customer profiles and maintain timely contact with customers, demonstrating empathy and communication skills.
- Carry out daily tasks assigned by the counter manager, including merchandising, cleaning, and stocktaking, and safeguard store and counter assets.
- Use relevant retail systems, beauty equipment, and digital tools.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and uphold the brand image.
Qualifications
- Love for the beauty retail industry.
- Strong communication skills and clear expression.
- Strong learning and adaptability skills, with a team-oriented approach.
- A strong service mindset.
- Resilience at work.
- Knowledge of brand and product information.
- Ability to uphold brand culture and values.
- Understanding of beauty market and consumer trends.
- Knowledge of company and brand policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with digital tools.
Skills
Benefits
Brand-specific professional training; performance bonus scheme; social insurance and housing fund; supplementary commercial medical insurance; company benefits on holidays, employee purchases, and free products; paid annual leave and sick leave.
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.
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