Yves Saint Laurent Retail Merchandising Intern
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Join Saint Laurent in Paris as a Retail Merchandising Intern. Work within the Kering Group's luxury fashion sector, supporting the Rive Droite and Lifestyle categories.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a distinguished brand within the Kering Group, stands as a beacon of luxury fashion innovation. Established in 1961, it was the pioneer in introducing luxury ready-to-wear with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' collection in 1966. Under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to redefine the boundaries of luxury fashion, offering a diverse range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct sales reporting and analysis.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative performance assessments of collections.
- Engage in sales forecasting, stock rebalancing, and target stock reviews.
- Execute end-of-season analyses, including seasonal sales summaries and top-selling items by category.
- Support showroom activities, including order preparation, purchase tracking, and creation of summary tables by region and product category.
- Update presentation materials, including product offerings and purchase debriefings.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in the 4th or 5th year of a business, fashion school, or equivalent university program.
- Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and PowerPoint is essential.
- Strong analytical skills, numerical aptitude, organizational rigor, and interpersonal skills are crucial.
- Previous experience in merchandising or a related field is required.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in merchandising or a related field is required.
Education
Enrolled in the 4th or 5th year of a business, fashion school, or equivalent university program.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.307 open roles in Paris, including 50 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.721 active listings on Cerulean, 70 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.271 open positions, with 85 posted this week.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury fashion house with international exposure and professional growth potential.
Culture
Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, embracing diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This diversity enhances the workplace, allowing individual and collective talent to flourish and adapt to an ever-evolving world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.
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.