Yves Saint Laurent Department Manager
Saint Laurent seeks a Department Manager for its Rive Droite location in Paris, France. Join a leading luxury brand under the Kering Group, managing a dynamic team in a concept store environment.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in luxury fashion since its inception in 1961. Known for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with the iconic 'Rive Gauche' line, Saint Laurent continues to lead the industry under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a diverse range of collections, including women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 8 to 12 Sales Associates dedicated to a specific product category.
- Cultivate a harmonious and motivating work environment.
- Identify team talents and areas for improvement, developing and implementing action plans.
- Handle complex managerial situations with composure.
- Challenge existing procedures to ensure professional efficiency.
- Enhance client engagement using available tools and foster customer loyalty.
- Develop a network of key individuals in the luxury sector to promote client retention, especially among VICs and VIPs.
- Monitor key sales indicators and guide the team in achieving targets.
- Implement corrective measures when necessary and communicate reports to the Director and Assistant Director.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in luxury product sales and client portfolio development within a concept store model.
- Proven success as a manager with skills in reporting, team development, and training.
- Expertise in products with a strong general, fashion, and artistic culture.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury retail management and client portfolio development.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.331 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 92 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.742 open roles, including 99 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.299 open roles — 125 of them newly added.
Benefits
Joining Saint Laurent offers the opportunity to be part of a luxury brand that embodies contemporary culture while remaining true to its heritage. Employees benefit from being part of the Kering Group, which provides numerous professional opportunities.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The brand encourages individual and collective talent expression, enhancing adaptability in a changing world.
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.