Yves Saint Laurent Store Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 3, 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 seeks a Store Director for its Kunming boutique to lead retail operations, manage VIP client relationships, and drive sales performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead sales team on the selling floor with a focus on VIP/VIC relationship management and customer satisfaction
- Develop and implement action plans to achieve sales targets and P&L objectives; monitor KPIs on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly bases
- Provide high-quality feedback and reports to headquarters; communicate local market intelligence and competitive activity to Head of Retail
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in partnership with HR; create and maintain a positive, motivating work environment
- Coach staff and conduct performance appraisals; ensure professional development and continuous training aligned with fashion industry trends
- Oversee clienteling approach and ensure brand qualitative standards are maintained internally and externally
- Manage store atmosphere, windows, and layout according to visual merchandising guidelines; ensure compliance with brand image and service standards
- Handle administrative and accounting responsibilities; organize activities and manage available resources to handle expected workload
- Supervise warehouse stock inventory and coordinate stock management with Back Office Operations; ensure product safety and security
- Monitor local business environment, market trends, and competitive activity; keep staff informed and aligned with brand positioning
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of successful experience in a managerial position managing a team of approximately 10 people
- Significant experience in the sale of luxury goods or retail sector
- High sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and persuasiveness
- Advanced precision and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in computer skills including Word and Excel
- Adaptability, openness, dynamic approach, and strong listening abilities
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of successful managerial experience in luxury retail or sales environments, preferably with responsibility for a team of approximately 10 people and demonstrated track record in achieving sales targets and managing boutique operations.
Education
Not specified in source material.
Workplace
The role is situated in Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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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