Yves Saint Laurent Department Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $95,000–100,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is an iconic French maison renowned for modern, sartorial luxury and a provocative aesthetic. Operating within the Kering group, the house produces women's and men's ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, jewelry and accessories and maintains a global network of boutiques. Saint Laurent emphasizes creative leadership, meticulous craftsmanship and high-touch client service across its retail footprint.
Saint Laurent in Beverly Hills seeks a Department Manager to lead a boutique product department, drive sales and develop the team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a product department within the boutique to deliver sales targets, KPI objectives and outstanding client experiences.
- Partner with the Store Director and Assistant Store Director to implement corporate initiatives, team development plans, product training and operational standards.
- Drive daily sales performance through on-floor presence, individual coaching, team briefings and reinforcement of Brilliant Basics principles.
- Open and close the boutique and operate the POS in accordance with operational, cash-handling and loss-prevention procedures.
- Analyse daily, weekly and monthly sales reports to identify trends, forecast performance and implement corrective action plans.
- Maintain product knowledge across assortments, communicate stock availability and technical updates to the team and to Buying as required.
- Manage escalated client issues in coordination with Client Services and Operations to preserve brand standards and client relationships.
- Ensure department visual standards comply with Visual Merchandising guidelines and support weekly cycle counts and inventory discrepancy resolution.
- Uphold operational policies and prepare for store audits; cultivate strong working relationships with cross-functional corporate partners and other boutiques.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management to support boutique performance and brand initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of retail experience with at least 2 years in a retail management capacity.
- Proven track record of managing and motivating a sales team of five or more to achieve quantitative and qualitative goals.
- Demonstrated ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing sales reports and driving KPI-based action plans.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of retail experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a management role with responsibility for leading a team of five or more.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Beverly Hills, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 95,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision; short- and long-term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contributions.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a high-performance, client-centric environment that marries couture heritage with contemporary creativity. The boutique culture is fast-paced and exacting, with strong emphasis on craftsmanship, team development and exemplary client service. The brand publicly affirms a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in recruitment and the workplace.
About Cerulean
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