SAINT LAURENT Client Development Manager

SummaryABOUT 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 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 DescriptionMISSION To drive and implement Client Engagement activities in the region, supporting a customer centric culture within the retail network. This role will support the Retail team in designing and executing Client Engagement initiatives by establishing close cooperation with regional EMEA Client team, Merchandising, Communication and Store Operation. To understand local business needs, client behaviours in local culture to craft local actions within guidelines to deliver results in clienteling actions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the EMEA Client and local Retail teams in analysing customer behaviours and market dynamics, translating the findings into actionable recommendations and identifying key opportunities to optimise business performance and customer retention and recruitment across the regionInitiate and execute CRM strategies and actions for different client segments, age groups, gender, etc. in the different marketsCoordinate with EMEA regional team and markets for database selection and calendar planning for pro-active outreachSupport clienteling actions and events through financial projection, target selection, pre-event customer analysis and post-event evaluationCollaborate with EMEA client team and different internal and external parties in planning and organising clients' activations and experiences to engage clients.Develop and implement plans in specifically arranging for personalized gifts and experiences for clients according to guidelinesDevelop Elite business, collaborating with EMEA VIC Manager closely to retain, recruit and upgrade lower tier to EliteProvide in-store training and coaching for Clienteling skills, actions, etc.Explore partnership opportunity with third parties for recruitment of clients' activationsProactively interact with top Elite clients, build relationships and support retail team to build customer loyaltyMarket intelligence reporting on competing brands' clienteling actionsPROFILEAt least 3-5 years of experience in a clienteling or CRM role in the luxury industryExcellent in both spoken and written English and local language(s) depending on zoneExcellent organisation and time management skillsPro-active attitudePersonable with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well independentlyExtremely articulate and precise in communicationStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient Excel skillsPrior retail experience preferably in management position will be a plusWHAT WE OFFERApplicable CCNL: CommerceCategory: EmployeeIndicative starting compensation: 65.000 Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreementBenefits : 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 TypeRegularStart Date2026-09-15ScheduleFull timeOrganizationSL Luxury Retail S.r.l.Department:Communication & Marketing