Yves Saint Laurent Client Advisor

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Seniority Junior
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Saint Laurent Client Advisor in Serravalle Scrivia, Italy — boutique role delivering personalised luxury service and driving sales.

Overview

Saint Laurent is a leading Parisian luxury fashion house within the Kering group, renowned for its modern, haute couture spirit and definitive contributions to luxury ready-to-wear. The Maison designs and produces womenswear and menswear, leather goods, shoes and accessories, and is recognised for its sleek, audacious aesthetic and exacting standards applied across ateliers and boutiques worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an exceptional, personalised client experience at all stages of the customer journey, including after‑sales care.
  • Develop and nurture a portfolio of clients through proactive outreach, relationship-building and clienteling to drive repeat business.
  • Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and store KPIs by adopting a commercial, entrepreneurial approach.
  • Advise clients on product selection and create tailored, timeless silhouettes that reflect the Maison’s aesthetic.
  • Use available sales tools and boutique applications to optimise opportunities and maintain accurate client records.
  • Support front- and back-of-house colleagues to foster team performance and a collaborative store environment.
  • Communicate professionally and authentically with clients and colleagues while adhering to company policies and operational procedures.

Qualifications

  • Previous professional experience in luxury retail, fashion & accessories, customer service or luxury hospitality is preferred.
  • Strong personal taste and demonstrable passion for fashion and styling; ability to create personalised looks.
  • Commercial mindset with entrepreneurial drive and a results-oriented approach to sales.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, authenticity and the capacity to build long-term client relationships.
  • High degree of adaptability, resilience and comfort working in a fast-paced, target-driven boutique environment.
  • Confident digital literacy and the ability to learn retail tools and applications quickly.
  • Fluent verbal and written communication in English and Italian (local language).

Skills

Clienteling and portfolio management Personal styling and product knowledge across ready-to-wear and accessories After-sales service and client retention techniques KPI-driven sales and performance orientation Strong verbal, written and listening communication Multitasking, prioritisation and problem-solving Team collaboration and support Comfort with retail tools and boutique applications

Experience

Preferred experience in high-quality, client-facing roles within fashion & accessory retail, luxury hospitality or dedicated customer service; proven track record in sales and client relationship management is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in fashion, visual merchandising or luxury retail is desirable.

Workplace

This position is based in Serravalle Scrivia, Piedmont, Italy, within easy reach of Milan. The broader Piedmont area accounts for 95 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.367 open positions, with 28 posted this week.

Culture

The Maison cultivates a high‑standards, creatively driven environment that values audacity, authenticity and Parisian elegance. The retail culture emphasises exceptional client service, collaboration, continuous development and inclusion, with a fast‑paced rhythm typical of global luxury boutiques.

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.

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