- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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 Shanghai, delivering personalized beauty consultations, exceptional customer experiences and sales results while managing customer relationships and supporting counter operations. This is a full-time role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver professional brand consultations and an exceptional customer experience while achieving sales targets.
- Meet all sales objectives set by the company.
- Use appropriate selling techniques to recommend suitable products and provide a professional, personalized experience that meets customer expectations.
- Manage customer relationships holistically, recruit new customers, and strengthen customer loyalty.
- Work effectively with department-store and shopping-mall staff.
- Keep abreast of beauty-market trends and competitor activity.
- Maintain knowledge of the brand and product categories, including skincare, makeup techniques, and fragrance.
- Identify customer needs, provide personalized advice, recommend suitable products, and guide customers through product experiences.
- Represent the brand through a positive service approach and after-sales support; understand customer profiles and maintain timely, considerate contact with customers.
- Complete daily tasks assigned by the counter manager, including merchandising, cleaning, and stocktaking, while safeguarding store and counter assets.
- Use relevant retail systems, beauty equipment, and digital tools.
- Comply with company policies and protect the brand image.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the brand and its products.
- Ability to embody the brand's culture and values.
- Understanding of beauty-market and consumer trends.
- Knowledge of company and brand policies and procedures.
- Proficiency with digital tools.
- Passion for the beauty retail industry.
- Strong communication skills and clear self-expression.
- Strong learning agility and adaptability, with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong service orientation.
- Resilience at work.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Benefits
Brand-specific professional training; performance bonus scheme; statutory social insurance and housing fund; supplementary commercial medical insurance; regular company benefits, including holiday benefits, 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.
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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