SAINT LAURENT WW Product Retail Training Specialist
SAINT LAURENT WW Product Retail Training Specialist
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Summary
Founded in 1961 Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury readytowear with the launch of the Rive Gauche line in 1966 symbolizing youth and freedom. This shift marked a crucial step in modernizing fashion and revolutionized the sociocultural landscape.In 1999 the luxury division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016 the brand continues to be positioned at the pinnacle of the luxury industry.
Today Saint Laurents collections include womens and mens readytowear footwear handbags small leather goods jewelry scarves ties and eyewear.
Job Description
ROLE
We are currently looking for a Product & Retail Training Specialist reporting to the WW Product & Retail Training Manager. In this role you will actively contribute to the development of the Maisons retail training programs.
Your primary objective will be to assist in the creation of training content materials and tools across to animate worldwide retail training with a strong focus on digital formats. Additionally you will be required to conduct training sessions in France or internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and Implement Training Programs: Create comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of retail staff including elearning modules workshops and onthejob training.
- Assess Training Needs: Conduct surveys interviews and consultations with store managers and retail training community to identify training needs and skill gaps.
- Create Training Materials: Develop engaging training materials such as manuals presentations and online content.
- Conduct Training Sessions: Deliver training sessions using various methods including inperson online and blended learning approaches.
- Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with store managers retail training community and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with business goals.
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest retail trends and training techniques to continuously improve training programs.
- Provide Ongoing Support: Offer continuous support and coaching to retail staff and trainers ensuring they can apply their training effectively.
- Manage Training Logistics: Coordinate training schedules venues and resources to ensure smooth of training programs as needed.
- Maintain Training Records: Keep accurate records of training activities progress and outcomes.
- Conduct research on imagery materials and craftsmanship in collaboration with various stakeholders within the Retail Training department (Merchandising Development and Image teams/ Regions stores).
- Develop training materials for both permanent and seasonal collections covering Mens and Womens ReadytoWear and Accessories.
- Develop training for the stores (styling behaviors...
- Create and write compelling content including product descriptions storytelling client benefits and styling recommendations.
- Design digital training tools using available software and digitize existing training content.
- Propose and develop new training formats and tools.
- Customize inperson training materials to tailor them to different training audiences.
- Assist in organizing training events in coordination with Regional Training Managers.
- Occasionally conduct training sessions in boutiques.
Please note that this list of tasks is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
PROFILE
- Bachelors degree in Education Human Resources Retail Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail training fashion merchandising or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of retail operations excellent communication and presentation skills proficiency in elearning platforms and training software.
- Ability to create engaging training materials adapt to various learning styles and foster a positive learning environment.
- Fluent in English with additional language proficiency highly preferred.
- Strong product sensitivity and passion for fashion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint); knowledge of Photoshop is a plus.
At Saint Laurent we are committed to fostering diversity. We believe that diversity in all its formsgender age nationality culture religious beliefs and sexual orientationenriches our workplace. Our employees have the opportunity to express their talents both individually and collectively enhancing our ability to adapt to a constantly evolving world.
Job Type
RegularStart Date
Schedule
Full timeOrganization
Yves Saint Laurent SASRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
