Assistant Store Director

Overview

Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognised for modern, sartorially driven ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As a global maison, it combines rigorous craftsmanship and a distinctive aesthetic with a client-focused retail network across major luxury capitals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Store Director in daily leadership of the store, acting as second-in-command and assuming full operational responsibility as required.
• Lead Department Manager(s) and the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs and qualitative service standards.
• Define, cascade and monitor targeted quantitative and qualitative goals, driving performance through data-informed action.
• Coach, develop and train store staff using a hands-on, ambassadorial approach to learning and professional growth.
• Oversee floor coverage, visual merchandising standards, clienteling and customer service to ensure a differentiated luxury experience.
• Manage operational functions including staffing, scheduling, inventory control and compliance with store procedures.
• Forge and maintain a local and international network of influential contacts to enhance client acquisition and loyalty.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in luxury retail sales with substantive knowledge of high-end client expectations.
• 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position (assistant store director, store manager, or similar).
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability with experience developing departmental managers and sales teams.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Concur expense reporting is a plus.

Skills

Experience

Significant experience in luxury goods or retail sales, with 2–4 years in a managerial retail role demonstrating successful team leadership and achievement of sales targets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits

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

Culture

Saint Laurent’s retail environment reflects the maison’s minimalist, modern luxury ethos and exacting standards for client experience. The company values creativity, professionalism and a client-centric approach, and promotes diversity and inclusion across its workforce as part of the broader Kering group.