Saint Laurent Store Director Flagship – Paris

Store Director

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to launch the concept of luxury ready-to-wear by creating, in 1966, the 'Rive Gauche' line, synonymous with youth and freedom.

This change represented a crucial first step in modernizing fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.

In 1999, the luxury division of the Kering Group acquired the Maison Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position it at the top of the luxury universe.

Today, Saint Laurent collections include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and sunglasses.

The Maison Saint Laurent is looking for an experienced Store Director to lead one of its iconic flagship stores.

A true ambassador of the House, you will have overall responsibility for commercial performance, customer experience excellence, team leadership, and brand image in one of the most demanding and strategic retail environments in the world.

Leadership & Team Management

• Attract, recruit, develop, and retain top-level talent, creating a high-performing, engaged, and aligned team with the standards of the flagship
• Establish an inspiring and collaborative work environment, promoting accountability, performance, and professional fulfillment
• Support skill development through daily coaching, structured feedback, and individualized development plans
• Embody exemplary leadership on the floor, being highly involved in sales and customer relations
• Create a culture of commercial excellence and service, giving meaning to objectives and rallying around a common vision
• Supervise intermediate management teams and ensure their skill development

Performance & Business Development

• Lead the overall performance of the flagship with direct responsibility for revenue, profitability, and P&L
• Define, implement, and monitor strategic action plans in the short, medium, and long term
• Analyze performance indicators (KPI, sell-through, conversion, productivity) and adjust actions accordingly
• Develop a fine understanding of the competitive environment, market trends, and the expectations of local and international clientele
• Build and animate our Client Network to strengthen loyalty and visibility of the House
• Manage complex customer situations with discernment and ensure an impeccable level of satisfaction

Operational Excellence & Stock Management

• Supervise stock management in close liaison with Merchandising and Back Office teams, ensuring perfect alignment with the business potential of the flagship
• Lead inventories and optimize stockroom management to streamline processes and maximize operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all internal procedures
• Demonstrate a logic of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Representation of the House

• Be the guarantor of the image, values, and service standards of the House within the flagship
• Ensure that the store atmosphere and customer experience reflect the DNA and level of exigence of the House
• Represent the House at strategic internal and external events

• Minimum 10 years of successful experience as a Store Director/Flagship Director, ideally in a high-volume and high-visibility retail outlet
• Significant experience in the luxury, fashion, or premium retail universe
• Natural, charismatic, and inspiring leadership with a strong ability to rally and grow teams
• Acute sense of customer experience, high-level clienteling, and loyalty
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong results orientation and ability to manage complex and demanding environments
• Agility, curiosity, transparency, and a culture of feedback
• Fluent French required – fluent English indispensable (a third language is an asset)
• Proficiency in computer tools and reporting (Excel, PowerPoint, retail tools)

Saint Laurent is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and it helps us to adapt to a changing world.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type: Regular

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Full time

Organization: YSL Boutique France SAS