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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 a Women's Ready-to-Wear Associate Buyer, who will report to the WRTW Buyer as part of our dynamic team in New York.

ROLE

As an ambassador of Women's Ready-to-Wear at Saint Laurent, you will support the Buyer in curating compelling, market-relevant assortments while driving business performance. This role requires both analytical precision and an elevated taste level. You will partner closely with store leaders to maximize sales performance through strategic inventory management and allocation. In close collaboration with our teams in Paris and key internal stakeholders, you will help ensure alignment between global vision and local market opportunity.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire passion for Women's Ready-to-Wear internally and externally
• Support the development and execution of seasonal buying strategies
• Assist in curating market-specific assortments aligned with brand vision and commercial opportunity
• Partner with the Buyer to analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for category growth
• Monitor business by store and SKU to optimize inventory and maximize sales opportunities
• Prepare weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc business recaps with clear recommendations
• Support replenishment strategies and inventory optimization
• Partner with global teams in Paris on product feedback, pricing, and regional market needs
• Act as a liaison between regional and global teams
• Build strong partnerships with store leaders to capture quantitative and qualitative feedback
• Lead and support in-store product trainings to strengthen product knowledge and brand storytelling
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and evolving client profiles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, E-Commerce, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Client Services

PROFILE

• Deep passion for the brand and the Women's RTW category
• Strong taste level and appreciation for luxury product and design
• Demonstrated business acumen with solid retail math expertise (sell-through, stock-to-sales, inventory turn, etc.)
• Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak publicly to store teams
• 3 years of buying experience within luxury retail (RTW preferred)
• Bachelor's degree required
• Willingness to travel internationally (Paris) and domestically as needed

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and a retirement plan with employer contributions.

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

2026-10-14

Schedule

Full time

Organization

YSL America Holding Inc.