Yves Saint Laurent Retail Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent Retail Manager in Tokyo. Drive retail excellence across luxury stores, lead teams, and manage store operations in Japan.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive business growth and performance across the retail network, setting annual sales targets and monitoring KPI achievement
- Deploy retail excellence culture and implement store business plans with comprehensive process oversight and metrics
- Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales targets and profit & loss objectives at store level
- Identify market opportunities and lead project management for new store openings, relocations, and department store partnerships
- Promote brand culture internally and externally, ensuring store environments maintain Saint Laurent's brand image
- Build and cultivate relationships with key local and international stakeholders to drive customer loyalty, particularly with VIP clientele
- Oversee deployment of CRM systems and clienteling approaches across all store locations
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain management and sales teams across the retail network
- Coach store directors and management teams on vision, goals, and performance expectations
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging retail initiatives within the luxury sector
- Ensure compliance with all headquarters guidelines, legal requirements, safety standards, and sustainability protocols
- Manage inventory organization and stock optimization aligned with business objectives
- Lead new store opening projects from conception through execution, including budgeting, hiring, training, and launch coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional headquarters departments to ensure smooth store operations and strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Significant experience in luxury goods retail or high-end retail management
- Minimum 7 years of successful experience in a managerial position
- Strong sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty development
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and persuasiveness
- Precision and strong organizational abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (including PIVOT tables and VLOOKUP functions)
- Fluent in Japanese (native level required)
- Business-level English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Over 7 years of proven success in a managerial role, preferably within luxury retail or high-end goods distribution. Demonstrated expertise in driving sales growth, building and motivating teams, implementing operational processes, and managing multi-location retail environments. Proven track record in new store development and market-led strategic initiatives.
Education
Secondary education minimum; tertiary qualification in business, retail management, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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