Assistant Store Director

Overview

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in the luxury fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Known for pioneering the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' collection, the brand continues to set benchmarks under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello. Saint Laurent's offerings encompass a wide range of luxury goods, including ready-to-wear collections for both men and women, footwear, handbags, and accessories.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the Department Manager and sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets and KPIs.
• Promote brand engagement to ensure the attainment of qualitative and quantitative goals.
• Assist the Store Director in visual merchandising displays.
• Act as a representative of the Store Director, executing tasks from headquarters and the Store Director.
• Sell collections, with a focus on VIC/VIP clients.
• Analyze sales results and set up yearly assessments.
• Communicate relevant information from headquarters to the Store Director and staff.
• Ensure proper stock rotation in the warehouse.
• Monitor the business environment and local competition, sharing insights with staff.
• Provide high-quality feedback and reports to the Store Director.
• Support customer recruitment, development, and retention efforts.
• Implement and follow up on action plans defined by HQ and the Store Director.
• Update sales staff on KPIs and support them in achieving these targets.
• Assist in team building and ensure team motivation and competence.
• Plan and organize activities to manage workload efficiently.
• Motivate and challenge the team daily.
• Support training and development of the sales team with clear goals and feedback.
• Manage and support Department Managers in their activities.
• Ensure staff professional growth through coaching and development plans.
• Maintain store standards in line with corporate image.
• Support inventory management and report discrepancies.
• Ensure the safety of products and valuable materials in the store.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role.
• Commitment to innovation and project participation.
• Extensive experience in luxury goods sales or retail.
• Proven team management skills, including goal setting and delegation.
• Sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty.
• Precision and organizational skills.
• Adaptability, openness, and strong listening skills.
• High responsiveness and efficiency.
• Sensitivity to fashion and product trends.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Experience

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position within the luxury retail sector, demonstrating a successful track record in team leadership and sales target achievement.

Benefits

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment that encourages diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Culture

Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This diversity enriches the work environment, enabling employees to express their talents and adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.