SAINT LAURENT Store Director Amsterdam (fixed term contract)

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Founded in 1961 Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called Rive Gauche synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the sociocultural 1999 the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016 continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.

Today Saint Laurent collections include womens and mens ready-to-wear shoes handbags small leather goods jewelry scarves ties and eyewear.

Job Description

ROLE

We are looking for a Store Director for a fixed term mission to join our store in Amsterdam De Bijenkorf.

As Store Director you will actively contribute to the development of the shops turnover.

MISSIONS

Manage your team

Supervise and lead the team
Lead support build loyalty motivate and develop talent
Monitor individual and collective results and take corrective action where necessary
Create and maintain a harmonious and motivating working environment

Support your customers with the help of your team

Provide a unique experience for a demanding clientele and develop customer loyalty;
Develop customer relations initiatives and ensure that they are implemented by the team.
Ensure that the customer experience is consistent within the Saint Laurent universe

Develop your business

Monitor relevant KPIs analyse them and take corrective action where necessary
Report to regional management on a monthly basis

Leadership and representation

Act as an ambassador and ensure the impeccable image of the boutique
Contribute to the teams understanding of the strategic direction and ensure that the resulting objectives are properly implemented
Ensure that all procedures comply with safety standards internal requirements and legal provisions and manage stock organisation human resources and sustainable development objectives
Challenge current procedures with a view to continuous improvement.

PROFILE

Significant experience in shop management
Managerial approach including a strong interest in team development
Knowledge of the local market
Adaptability open-mindedness natural curiosity genuine and creative attitude
Good interpersonal skills ability to listen and team spirit
Seeking solutions and maintaining a positive attitude in all circumstances
Dutch and English speaker

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe 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 talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability 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

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Start Date

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Yves Saint Laurent Netherlands B.V.

Required Experience:

Director

SummaryFounded in 1961 Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called Rive Gauche synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socioc...