Yves Saint Laurent Merchandising Assistant
Join Saint Laurent in Shanghai as a Merchandising Assistant. Contribute to the growth of the Men's, BU, and Lifestyle sectors in China. Apply now!
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious fashion house under the Kering Group, is renowned for its pioneering approach to luxury prêt-à-porter. Since its inception in 1961, the brand has continually set benchmarks in the fashion industry, with a legacy of innovation and sophistication. Under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent remains at the forefront of luxury fashion, offering a diverse array of collections including ready-to-wear, accessories, and lifestyle products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Men's, BU (accessories), and Lifestyle departments in strategic initiatives to drive business growth in China.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of products, customers, and market trends within the Men's, BU, and Lifestyle sectors.
- Identify market needs and opportunities, supporting product debriefs to the central team, including price positioning and competitor analysis.
- Assist in seasonal buying processes, including pre-buying reports, showroom merchandise selection, and assortment planning.
- Compose routine and ad hoc reports, monitoring performance at SKU/store level as needed.
- Analyze sales performance and implement action plans to maximize sales and optimize sell-through.
- Ensure appropriate stock replenishment and rebalance stock based on sales data, in collaboration with the planning team.
- Communicate regularly with the retail team through newsletters, store visits, and category meetings.
- Support client engagement events, including product coordination and pre-order follow-ups.
- Deliver product training, including seasonal launches and ad hoc activation projects.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Marketing, E-commerce, Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Customer Service.
- Engage in international travel to Paris and local travel within Greater China.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 2 years in the luxury fashion industry is required.
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher.
Workplace
The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. There are currently 414 open positions in Shanghai on Cerulean, with 17 added recently. Within Shanghai, Cerulean currently features 440 open roles, including 18 recent additions. Across China, Cerulean lists 1.773 open roles — 30 of them newly added.
Benefits
Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.
Culture
Saint Laurent values diversity in all its forms and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where talent can thrive. As part of the Kering Group, the brand fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, encouraging employees to express their creativity and adapt to the ever-evolving fashion landscape.
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.