Yves Saint Laurent Client Advisor & Stock Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 20, 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.
Saint Laurent Client Advisor & Stock Controller role in Bicester, UK. Dual position balancing client service and inventory management in luxury retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding client and after-sales service to all visitors, identifying needs and anticipating future requests
- Cultivate and maintain a robust client portfolio through proactive engagement and personalised service
- Drive individual sales performance and KPI targets through a business-minded, entrepreneurial approach
- Manage incoming goods, including receiving, verification, and proper stock placement
- Organize and optimize stock layouts across all categories while managing outgoing goods (transfers, markdown, etc.)
- Execute and schedule cycle counts across all merchandise categories, conducting weekly inventory verifications
- Monitor and resolve negative stock discrepancies on a daily basis
- Manage Before Sales and After Sales activities, including preparation for atelier shipments
- Conduct fiscal inventory preparations and executions
- Maintain knowledge of working platforms (SAP, BOP, etc.) and price management systems
- Serve as the key point of reference for store stock across all operational functions
- Report store maintenance needs and provide structured feedback to Store Director
- Support and actively collaborate with front and back-of-house teams to foster team spirit
Qualifications
- Minimum 4–6 years of successful experience in retail and/or back-office environments
- High proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong knowledge of retail inventory management and cycle count procedures
- Demonstrated competency with enterprise software platforms (SAP, BOP, or equivalent)
- Excellent organisational and priority management skills
- Natural business mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–6 years of successful experience in a retail and/or back-office environment, with demonstrated proficiency in stock management, client advisory, and the ability to balance operational and sales-focused responsibilities in a luxury retail setting.
Education
No specific educational qualification is stated; however, strong numeracy and literacy are implicit in the role's requirements.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bicester, England, UK, with easy access to London.
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
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