Yves Saint Laurent West Coast Regional Field Trainer

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-store training on product knowledge, Saint Laurent brand experience, client experience evaluations, Net Promoter Score, operations, and policies across assigned region
• Deliver field-based coaching and real-time feedback on the sales floor to elevate individual performance and overall client experience
• Provide side-by-side coaching to store teams during peak business periods, client appointments, and floor management
• Develop coaching capabilities of store leadership by training managers on effective one-to-one coaching conversations and performance feedback aligned with Saint Laurent standards
• Liaise with VP of Retail Training & Client Experience and Regional Directors to identify business priorities and organize travel schedules
• Prepare and host store meeting trainings throughout the designated region
• Support new store openings with comprehensive training facilitation within the region
• Host monthly and quarterly induction trainings for new hires across stores
• Monitor utilization of all digital training tools and in-store activities provided by leadership
• Provide ongoing feedback to VP of Retail Training & Client Experience regarding training opportunities and regional business needs
• Maintain and update annual training schedule monthly based on field visits, business priorities, and store observations
• Organize training logistics including classroom setup, materials, electronic equipment, and catering arrangements
• Optimize classroom-based learning in coordination with digital e-learning content and on-the-job training experiences
• Conduct follow-up with participants and store management post-training to ensure continued development and application of learned skills
• Contribute to identification and planning of store training activities in partnership with leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in luxury fashion sales, leadership, or related role
• 2 or more years of experience in training facilitation, coaching, or talent development
• Strong coaching presence with ability to deliver direct, impactful, in-the-moment feedback on the sales floor
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, integrity, and demonstrated commitment to developing others
• Ability to embody Saint Laurent values, behaviors, style, and competencies while modeling excellence
• Excellent discretion, professionalism, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt training and coaching approach based on business needs and team dynamics
• Availability for frequent business travel throughout the West Coast region
• Regular weekend availability and flexibility to support stores during peak business periods and special events

Skills

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in luxury fashion sales, leadership, or related role, combined with 2 or more years of training facilitation, coaching, or talent development in a retail or hospitality environment.

Education

Not specified; secondary education or equivalent assumed for luxury retail sector leadership role.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; various paid time off programs; employee discount and perks; retirement plan with employer contributions; bonus eligibility.

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.

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