Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Retail Associate

Shanghai Shanghai China

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
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 Shanghai, delivering expert brand consultations, personalized product experiences, customer relationship management, and sales results. The role also covers counter operations, merchandising, stocktaking, and compliance; it is full-time.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide expert brand advice and an exceptional customer experience while achieving sales targets.
  • Meet the sales targets set by the company.
  • Use sales techniques to recommend suitable products and deliver a professional, personalized experience that meets customer expectations.
  • Build and maintain 360-degree customer relationships, recruit new customers, and strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Collaborate effectively with department store and shopping mall staff.
  • Keep abreast of 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 appropriate products, and support customers in trying them.
  • Represent the brand through a positive service attitude and after-sales service; understand customer profiles and follow up with customers with empathy and effective communication.
  • Complete 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 protect the brand image.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of brand and product information.
  • Ability to uphold the brand’s culture and values.
  • Understanding of beauty market and consumer trends.
  • Knowledge of company and brand policies and procedures.
  • Familiarity with digital tools.
  • Passion for the beauty retail industry.
  • Strong communication skills and clear expression.
  • Strong learning and adaptability skills, with a team-oriented approach.
  • Strong customer-service orientation.
  • Resilience at work.

Skills

Sales techniques Skincare knowledge Makeup techniques Fragrance knowledge Customer relationship management Customer consultation Communication Empathy Retail systems Beauty equipment Digital tools Merchandising Stocktaking

Workplace

The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

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Benefits

Professional training courses for the brand; 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.

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Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Retail Associate

Shanghai, China

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