SAINT LAURENT Buyer

Summary
ABOUT SAINT LAURENT

Founded in ‎1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce
the concept of luxury pret-a-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
MISSION
Carry out the buying for all category collections in the Middle East network,
monitor performance by store, by collection, by product category and implement
sales actions, accompany store directors on performance and train the sales
associates on the collections.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
* Build the product assortment during the showroom's sales according to Image and Core Offer recommendations, and order the quantities per store according to the budget and market needs
* Plan the schedules for collection launches in-store according to deliveries and seasonal markets.
* Accompany the store directors in driving their product performance through regular exchanges and in-store presence.
* Train the sales teams on the investments, stock issues and the seasonal image strategy through information packages and in-store presentations.
* Carry out weekly and monthly reports by collection, by store, by product category and analyse the selling rate
* Suggest and ensure the implementation of sales actions in order to improve performance while collaborating with the Visual Merchandising, CRM, Image & Press departments
* Manage the transfer of stocks and restocks, closely monitoring replenishment needs and making relevant recommendations
* Communicate with HQ on performance feedback throughout season, create a performance report by type of product, uses/functions, price vs. markets/clients/brands at the end of season
* Embrace Saint Laurent vision and lead projects linked to develop the store network (openings).
PROFILE
* Minimum of ‎5 years experience in a similar position
* Fluent English
* Sensitivity to all product categories and good knowledge of the ME market
* Analytical mind and an interest in figures
* Good knowledge of the Office pack, advanced Excel
* Good communication skills
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
‎2023-‎09-‎17
Schedule
Full time
Organization
LUXURY FASHION GULF L.L.C.