Yves Saint Laurent Store Administrator
Saint Laurent — Store Administrator in London. Back‑office operations, client after‑sales, inventory and uniform management on Bond Street.
Overview
Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian maison renowned for modern, avant‑garde luxury ready‑to‑wear and accessories. Now managed within the Kering Group, the house combines strong creative direction with rigorous retail standards, serving an international clientele across flagship stores and select boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage client after‑sales workflows, liaising with front‑of‑house teams to ensure timely resolution of repairs, returns and aftercare requests.
- Oversee end‑to‑end sales administration including pre‑ and post‑sale procedures, shipment and transfer coordination.
- Support daily store operations: end‑of‑day reconciliations, compliance follow‑ups, and ad‑hoc administrative projects for the Store Director.
- Coordinate stock movements with Buying, Personal Shopping and Visual Merchandising; assist the stock team during stock takes.
- Administer uniform programmes: collect requirements, place consolidated orders, receive, inventory and distribute uniform kits.
- Manage stationery and supplies cycles: conduct quarterly checks, confirm requests with Operations Manager, and control distribution.
- Operate the store driver schedule to ensure special deliveries meet business needs and client expectations.
Qualifications
- 4–6 years’ proven experience in retail and/or back‑office operations.
- High attention to detail with excellent organisational and priority‑management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client‑centric mindset and the ability to build relationships across teams.
- Adaptable, responsive and team oriented; able to work in a fast‑paced luxury retail environment.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Good product and fashion sensitivity to support merchandising and client interactions.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–6 years of experience within retail operations or back‑office retail functions, with demonstrable exposure to stock control, after‑sales processes and store administrative systems.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational qualification or certificate in retail/administration or business administration preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK. 477 luxury roles are listed in London on Cerulean, 9 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the England region, Cerulean lists 596 open positions — 14 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 636 open roles in UK, including 18 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Saint Laurent cultivates a high‑performance, design‑led workplace where precision and discretion are paramount. The maison values collaboration between creative and commercial teams, demanding professionalism and a strong client service ethos within a fast‑paced luxury retail setting.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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