Yves Saint Laurent Leather Goods Merchandising Manager
Join Saint Laurent in Tokyo as a Leather Goods Merchandising Manager. Drive product performance and support store managers in a dynamic luxury fashion environment.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a distinguished brand under the Kering Group, is renowned for its avant-garde approach to luxury fashion. As part of Kering, a global leader in apparel and accessories, Saint Laurent offers an exceptional environment for professionals seeking to excel in the luxury sector. The brand is committed to fostering innovation and creativity, providing its employees with opportunities to thrive in a dynamic and prestigious setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Construct the product mix during showroom sales according to Image and Core Offer recommendations, and order quantities per store based on purchasing budgets.
- Elaborate planning for new collections’ launches in stores, considering deliveries and market seasonality.
- Support Store Directors in managing product performance through regular exchanges and store presence.
- Train sales teams on investments, stock issues, and Image strategies through information packages and in-store presentations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports per collection, store, and product range, analyzing resale rates.
- Propose and implement sales initiatives to enhance performance by collaborating with Visual Merchandising, CRM, Retail, and Press/Image departments.
- Manage stock transfers and restocking processes.
- Communicate with product managers on performance feedback during the season and produce end-of-season performance reports by product typology.
- Prepare and launch sales periods.
- Support the new positioning of Saint Laurent and lead projects related to store network expansion.
Qualifications
- Higher business education
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position within an international environment
- Mandatory fluency in English
- Understanding and sensitivity towards the Women Category, especially Handbags & Leather Goods
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 3 years in a similar role within an international environment is required.
Education
Higher business education is required.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Cerulean lists 183 open roles in Tokyo, including 2 posted recently. The broader Tokyo area accounts for 193 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Japan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 236 open positions, with 4 posted this week.
Benefits
Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and exclusive access to brand events.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging its employees to push the boundaries of luxury fashion. The workplace environment is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and excellence.
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.