SAINT LAURENT Operations Manager Southern Europe
Kering · Milan · €60,000 (stated in the posting)
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 sociocultural 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
Job Description
ROLE
As the Operations Manager Southern Europe, you will contribute to increasing our stores turnover by ensuring that all processes comply with internal requirements, sustainability and stock organization. You will report to the General Manager Southern Europe, functional line to EMEA Operations.
MISSION
- Work with Southern Europe store management and their team supporting their operations day-to-day activities;
- Ensure the brand policies and procedures are implemented and respected;
- Monitor the customer service offer to deliver excellent experience and to ensure consistency across all stores;
- Manage and control the regional stock shrinkage by location, take corrective measures as necessary;
- Plan, execute, and follow up on omni-channel features rollouts in the region;
- Prepare and follow-up with monthly/annual inventories in order to ensure a smooth product turn-over and allocation of space;
- Manage mantainence suppliers and their contracts
- Lead all the operations activities for new projects such as new openings, relocations, seasonal opening/closure
- Works with H&S to implement and improve H&S regulations within the Stores
PROFILE
- Significant experience of minimum 5 years in retail operations in a fast-paced environment with luxury retail background;
- Significant experience in managing stock and administrative tasks;
- Excellent project management skills ;
- Excellent English skills both written and verbal. Spanish is a plus.
- MS Office skills; Excel, Word and Power point.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational follow up skills
- Commitment to take part in an innovative project
- Precision, organizational skills, Being organized and able to prioritize tasks based on the needs of the business
- High availability, responsiveness
- Ability and flexibility to travel within Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal).
WHAT WE OFFER
Applicable CCNL: Commercio
Category: Impiegato
Indicative starting compensation: 60.000 €
Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreement
Benefits : in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives are offered in accordance with company policies.
Saint Laurent is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We believe diversity in all its forms – disability, age, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, religion – enriches the workplace. It opens 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.
The selection process is open to candidates of any gender, age, origin, orientation, or background, in full compliance with the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and pay transparency.
Job Type
RegularStart Date
2026-11-01Schedule
Full timeOrganization
SL Luxury Retail S.r.l.