Yves Saint Laurent Cosmetics Advisor

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide professional brand consultation and an exceptional customer experience to achieve sales targets.
• Meet all sales targets set by the company.
• Use appropriate sales techniques to recommend suitable products and deliver a professional, personalised experience that meets customer expectations.
• Manage customer relationships across the customer journey, recruit new customers and strengthen customer loyalty.
• Build effective working relationships with department store and shopping mall staff.
• Stay informed about beauty market trends and competitor activity.
• Maintain knowledge of the brand and product categories, including skincare, makeup techniques and fragrance.
• Identify customer needs, provide personalised consultations, recommend suitable products and support customers in trying them.
• Represent the brand through a positive service attitude and after-sales service; understand customer profiles and maintain timely contact and follow-up with empathy and strong communication.
• Complete daily tasks assigned by the counter manager, such as 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

• Love for the beauty retail industry.
• Strong communication skills and clear expression.
• Strong learning and adaptability skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• A strong service mindset.
• Resilience in the workplace.
• Knowledge of brand and product information.
• Ability to embody 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.

Skills

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.

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