Job Description

Summary ABOUT SAINT LAURENT

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury pr\xc3\xaat-\xc3\xa0-porter in a 1966 collection called \xe2\x80\x98Rive Gauche\xe2\x80\x99, 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\xe2\x80\x99s and men\xe2\x80\x99s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.



ROLE

This position aims to improve the overall client experience of the store by developing relationships with VICs, recruiting new clients as well as coaching the entire store team on the excellence of luxury services and clienteling actions to improve Elite Client recruitment and business results in the retail store across the city where this role is based.

MISSION

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Cooperate with the CRM team to drive in-store client strategy and ensure data quality and share CRM KPIs with the retail team
• Execute all clientele actions at the store level, while guaranteeing the quality of execution and upholding the standards of excellence and refinement of the brand
• Launch initiatives to recruit local clients, through partnerships, personal networks, clients\xe2\x80\x99 networks, etc.
• Define action plans to develop and cultivate relationships with VICs clients by delivering a personalized and elevated experience
• Ensure consistent client in-store experience to improve retention rate and actively develop new clients
• Work mostly \xe2\x80\x9cby appointment\xe2\x80\x9d to provide personalized service and build relationships with our top clients to promote loyalty and incremental purchases
• Work on individual strategies to reward certain groups of clients through gifting or outreach
• Provide and arrange personal shopping services: private appointments, home delivery, special orders, etc.
• Build a network of people who have an impact on local and international luxury business

MENTORING AND COACHING

• Play a crucial role in driving the client-oriented mindset of the whole store team and promoting client engagement, converting potential VICs to Elite Clients
• Provide a consistent training for new joiner in clienteling, product, service cycle, selling techniques, etc.
• Train the selling staff through coaching on the shop floor and during one-to-one meeting
• Partner with Elite Client Specialist to plan and execute different product strategies as well as cross-selling
• Support and review the client portfolio to identify opportunities and define the client action plans utilizing client engagement tools
• Share client feedback and sales opportunities with Store-in-Charge and Sales team
• Leverage all clienteling tools to achieve results: clienteling app, client development plans, local experiences

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Ensure client details and qualitative information are properly recorded in the system
• Monitor the segmentation of the database and the activity of the top VIPs
• Assist the Store Director to review with each clients\xe2\x80\x99 latest activity and client development KPIs, and elaborate new action plans
• Interpret client trends, share insights and indicators about sales generated by appointments, as well as qualitative feedback about the client development activities
• Support the Store Director in setting up individual clienteling targets and in-store animate: CRM Morning briefing, one-to-one meetings, LUCE trainings, etc.
• Be fully aware of the marketing and events calendar and strategies developed to ensure that the sales team is properly informed of all relevant activity

PROFILE

• Proven sales experience in international luxury fashion houses
• Good personal and professional network across the luxury
• Constantly alert on relevant public and private events in the city
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow to establish strong relationships with the current clients and to engage with newly recruited clients
• Proactive, good team player with strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to mentor the selling team to ensure consistent service standard is provided to our customer
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Commitment to take part in an innovative client project
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms \xe2\x80\x93 gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation \xe2\x80\x93 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 2024-01-01

Schedule Full time

Organization Saint Laurent (Singapore)

Yves Saint Laurent