Retail Buying Intern
Saint Laurent in Paris seeks a Retail Buying Intern to support the Buying Manager in Europe. Ideal for Master's students with analytical skills and fluency in English and French.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in luxury fashion since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear movement with its 'Rive Gauche' line, the brand continues to redefine contemporary fashion under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. As part of Kering, Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and innovative work environment with abundant opportunities for professional growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Buying Manager in managing collections for the European boutique network.
- Support in performance tracking and assortment optimization.
- Collaborate on business and network development initiatives.
- Conduct weekly and monthly sales reports and analyses by product category, collection, and boutique.
- Manage stock, transfers, and replenishments, and handle boutique requests.
- Communicate with European boutiques to track performance and support retail actions.
- Conduct competitive analysis and support various operational tasks.
- Prepare pre-showroom analyses and create purchasing tools.
- Assist in drafting purchase debriefs and developing boutique materials such as product catalogs and training aids.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree from a business school or equivalent.
- Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently.
- Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Product sensitivity.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous experience in luxury retail is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury retail is considered a plus.
Education
Currently pursuing a Master's degree from a business school or equivalent.
Benefits
The internship provides an opportunity to work with a leading luxury brand, offering exposure to international retail operations and professional development within the Kering Group.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company encourages individual and collective talent expression and adapts to the ever-changing global landscape.