Yves Saint Laurent Retail Buying Intern
Saint Laurent in Paris seeks a Retail Buying Intern to support the Buying Manager in Europe. Ideal for Master's students with analytical skills and fluency in English and French.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in luxury fashion since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear movement with its 'Rive Gauche' line, the brand continues to redefine contemporary fashion under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. As part of Kering, Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and innovative work environment with abundant opportunities for professional growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Buying Manager in managing collections for the European boutique network.
- Support in performance tracking and assortment optimization.
- Collaborate on business and network development initiatives.
- Conduct weekly and monthly sales reports and analyses by product category, collection, and boutique.
- Manage stock, transfers, and replenishments, and handle boutique requests.
- Communicate with European boutiques to track performance and support retail actions.
- Conduct competitive analysis and support various operational tasks.
- Prepare pre-showroom analyses and create purchasing tools.
- Assist in drafting purchase debriefs and developing boutique materials such as product catalogs and training aids.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree from a business school or equivalent.
- Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently.
- Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Product sensitivity.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous experience in luxury retail is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury retail is considered a plus.
Education
Currently pursuing a Master's degree from a business school or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.287 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 52 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.699 open positions — 76 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.243 open roles in France, including 89 added in the last 48 hours.
Benefits
The internship provides an opportunity to work with a leading luxury brand, offering exposure to international retail operations and professional development within the Kering Group.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company encourages individual and collective talent expression and adapts to the ever-changing global landscape.
About Cerulean
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