SAINT LAURENT Assistant Store Director Chicago

Summary ABOUT SAINT LAURENT 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 socio- cultural landscape. In 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 women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear. Job Description We are currently seeking an Assistant Store Director who will report to the Store Director as part of our dynamic team. ROLE You will lead the Department Manager and store sales team to meet and exceed all sales goals and KPI’s. You will also be responsible for promoting brand engagement to customers, in order to guarantee the quantitative and qualitative goals assigned. MISSION Ensure professional growth and training of the staff with a coaching approach Define targeted quantitative and qualitative goals and ensure they are achieved Assist the SD in overseeing floor coverage, driving sales, visual merchandising, customer service and operational functions within the store Be the training ambassador for all training needs Build a network of people who have an impact on local and international luxury business in order to promote customer loyalty PROFILE Significant experience in the sale of luxury goods or retail 2 to 4 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position Excellent time management skills Bachelor’s Degree preferred Knowledge of Concur expense reporting is a plus 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 Regular Start Date 2023-08-31 Schedule Full time Organization YSL America Holding Inc. Kering is a global Luxury group which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. In 2021, Kering had 42,000 employees and restated revenue of €17.6 billion. Kering is a major player in the luxury sector. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering empowers its people to lead the way in terms of creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination.” A shared culture and determination unite our Houses. Together, we are building a unique, passionate and responsible Luxury group, working to push boundaries in a positive way. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us.