Yves Saint Laurent E-Concession Manager
Saint Laurent seeks an E-Concession Manager in Shanghai to lead marketplace operations (Tmall, JD, WeChat) and performance marketing for China e-concessions.
Overview
Saint Laurent is a Parisian luxury house within the Kering Group, renowned for a modern, iconic aesthetic across ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand blends creative excellence with commercial rigor and operates within an international, fast-paced luxury retail and digital ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end management of e-concession stores across Mainland China, ensuring daily store maintenance, merchandising alignment and compliance with Saint Laurent global e‑business guidelines.
- Manage relationships with third-party concession vendors and marketplace partners to optimise assortment, commercial execution and operational SLAs.
- Plan and execute commercial festival strategies and promotional calendars specific to Tmall, JD, WeChat and the brand website to maximise sales and traffic.
- Lead performance marketing initiatives across all digital doors (Tmall, JD, Wechat, Brandwebsite), developing 360° e-marketing campaigns and conversion optimisation tactics.
- Coordinate with global digital and local stakeholders to cascade e-biz operations and omnichannel strategies into the China market.
- Direct and develop a small team, providing coaching, workload delegation and performance assessment.
- Drive special projects related to data intelligence for e-concession performance, reporting and insights-driven optimisation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in the luxury or fashion industry.
- At least 5 years’ demonstrable experience in e-concession or marketplace management (Tmall/JD) and e‑marketing.
- Minimum 2 years in a role with direct people management responsibility.
- Proven ability to manage third-party partners and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
- Professional demeanour, adaptability and strong teamwork orientation.
Skills
Experience
Requires at least 8 years in the luxury/fashion sector, with a minimum of 5 years managing e-concessions or marketplaces (Tmall/JD) and at least 2 years of direct people management.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Cerulean lists 414 open roles in Shanghai, including 17 posted recently. The broader Shanghai area accounts for 440 active listings on Cerulean, 18 of which are new. In China as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.773 open positions, with 30 posted this week.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a high-performance, creatively driven environment where commercial discipline and aesthetic excellence intersect. The workplace is international and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, craftsmanship and respect for diversity; Saint Laurent is an equal opportunity employer that values varied backgrounds and perspectives.
About Cerulean
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