Yves Saint Laurent Senior Client Advisor
Saint Laurent is hiring a Senior Client Advisor in Houston to lead the boutique team, drive sales and deliver luxury client experiences.
Overview
Saint Laurent is a Parisian maison renowned for its modern, minimalist luxury ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The house is part of the Kering luxury group and is recognized for its strong fashion identity, rigorous quality standards and client-focused retail network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the client advisor team, setting performance standards and ensuring individual and team sales targets and KPIs are met.
- Coach, onboard and develop client advisors through structured training, mentoring and ongoing performance feedback.
- Deliver exceptional client experiences and after-sales service, cultivating long-term relationships and a growing client portfolio.
- Proactively identify and convert business opportunities using boutique tools and systems to optimise sales and client retention.
- Model Maison standards in product styling and personal presentation, creating personalised, timeless looks for clients.
- Support front- and back-of-house operations, foster teamwork and sustain a positive, collaborative boutique environment.
- Uphold all company policies, brand image and operational procedures at all times.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience in luxury retail, fashion, accessories or high-end hospitality with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with experience building and managing a client portfolio.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Passion for fashion and personal styling with refined taste and the ability to advise on curated looks.
- Adaptable, proactive and able to prioritise in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
- Comfortable learning and using boutique tools and applications; proven ability to coach others on systems and processes.
Experience
Significant professional experience in luxury fashion, accessories retail or high-end hospitality with prior supervisory or team-leading responsibilities and a demonstrated history of exceeding sales and KPI targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further education or formal training in fashion, retail management or hospitality is desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in Houston, Texas, USA. Cerulean lists 43 open roles in Houston, including 2 posted recently. The broader Texas area accounts for 186 active listings on Cerulean, 10 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Culture
The boutique environment prizes discretion, sartorial excellence and a client-first mindset. The house fosters a fast-paced, creative workplace where teamwork, continuous learning and authentic client relationships are central, and diversity of background is actively valued.
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