Yves Saint Laurent Store Director
Saint Laurent Store Director in Taipei — lead boutique operations, drive sales and develop the store team for the brand in Taiwan.
Overview
Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian maison renowned for modern luxury ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand is part of the Kering Group and operates a global network of boutiques and flagship stores, combining rigorous craftsmanship with contemporary, fashion-forward design.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day store operations and ensure the boutique meets brand standards for presentation and service.
- Drive sales performance through strategic planning, execution of commercial initiatives and achievement of KPIs.
- Lead, coach and develop the store team to foster clienteling, personal development and staff retention.
- Deliver exceptional client service by greeting, assisting and resolving customer enquiries and complaints.
- Manage inventory processes, cash reconciliation and loss-prevention measures to protect store assets.
- Implement visual merchandising and promotional directives to maximise commercial appeal and footfall.
- Enforce health, safety and security procedures to maintain a safe shopping environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in retail sales or store operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Proven background in luxury goods or premium fashion; an established client network is advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership presence; patient, detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Good command of spoken English and Mandarin.
- Experience or knowledge of visual merchandising and promotional execution is a plus.
- University degree or equivalent preferred.
Skills
Experience
Eight or more years in retail sales/store operations with a minimum of five years in a supervisory or managerial capacity; prior experience in luxury or premium fashion retail strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. Cerulean lists 78 open roles in Taipei, including 3 posted recently. The broader Taipei area accounts for 97 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Taiwan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 123 open positions, with 4 posted this week.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a high-fashion, client-centric environment where attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sensibility are prized. The workplace prizes professionalism, international perspective and personal development within a fast-paced luxury retail setting.
About Cerulean
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