SAINT LAURENT General Manager Middle East (M/W)

Summary
Job Description
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.
ROLE
Managing and also accompanying the growth of this region, you will be
responsible for the P&L and the local teams.
MISSION
* Fully accountable for the turnover of the brand in the region, the development and execution of the retail strategy and business plan
* Manage and coach a team of Store Directors (directly operated stores) and regional office functions (HR, Finance, Retail Operations, Field Training, Visual Merchandising, Buying, etc.)
* Strengthen the local organization and provide the leadership needed to achieve financial and operational targets
* Work closely with EMEA teams and worldwide corporate functions (HR, Buying, Client, Operations, Finance, Store Planning, Retail Excellence, Training, etc.) to implement brand strategy and lead business changes
* Engage with Clients, involve them in the vision and implement Retail Excellence in order to build an impeccable Client Experience in store
* Ensure a communication flow with HQ in order to provide feedback
* Coach, motivate and manage the team, build strong customer orientation and a strong performance culture
* Communicate clear short-term and mid-term goals to the team to align, inspire and drive them
* Strengthen the organization by hiring talents and supporting the team
* Analyze & optimize the Company retail footprint in the region by identifying opportunities and scouting for new key locations
* Manage and implement new store openings
* Develop and manage relationships with Landlords & partners
PROFILE
* Experience in people leadership and driving changes in a large corporate environment and the ability to effectively lead, motivate, inspire and delegate
* Experience in retail, managing a customer orientated retail organisation with P&L responsibilities
* Knowledge of brand positioning
* Entrepreneurial and structured
* Good knowledge and understanding of the region/the market
* Intensive travel in the region
* Fluent in English, Arabic & French are a plus
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
‎2023-‎07-‎01
Schedule
Full time
Organization
LUXURY FASHION GULF L.L.C.