Overview
SAINT LAURENT Senior Buyer Jobs in New York, NY at Saint Laurent
Title: SAINT LAURENT Senior Buyer
Company: Saint Laurent
Location: New York, NY
Summary
ABOUT SAINT LAURENTFounded 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 a Women’s Leather Goods Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team in New York.
ROLE
You will be an ambassador and business owner of the Women’s Leather Goods world inspiring our teams and clients. You will develop and execute strategic business-driving initiatives across all Leather Goods depts. This includes curating, market-specific assortments, evaluating sales results, and identifying risks and opportunities. You will also maintain in-depth knowledge of the competitive landscape and target customer profiles through strong partnerships with store leaders and competitive analyses. You will also cultivate strong partnerships with our partners in Paris.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspire passion for our Leather Goods internally and externally
Liaison between our region and global partners in Paris
Develop and execute seasonal buys for Leather Goods
Present seasonal buys/ strategies to Paris and Senior Leaders
Oversee the product life cycle
Analyze sales and define action plans in order to further grow the category
Ensure stock optimization
Manage core replenishment stock and sales
Closely monitor business by store, SKU and implement initiatives to maximize local business opportunities
Compose weekly, seasonal and ad hoc business recaps
Partner with global team on product feedback, strategic pricing and general market needs
Host in-store trainings
Demonstrate keen understanding of product, design, and industry trends to drive business decisions
Strong partnerships with Store leaders
Work closely with other internal departments including: Marketing, E-comm, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain and Client Services
PROFILE
Passion for our brand
Strong taste level and appreciation of luxury product
Entrepreneurial and results-driven
Ability to be flexible and agile in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen, understanding of buying psychology
Proficient in retail math (stock to sales, sell-through, inventory turn, etc.)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficient building strategy decks
International travel to Paris as well as local travel to US stores
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 8 years in buying within luxury retail, experience in Leather Goods is preferred
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $130,000 – 150,000 with bonus eligibility.
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int 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
2025-04-30
Schedule
Full time
Organization
YSL America Holding Inc.
