- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent seeks a Store Director to lead its Yorkdale boutique in Toronto, driving customer loyalty and business results while developing talent and overseeing sales, inventory and store standards. This is a 12-month fixed-term parental-leave coverage position, with an anticipated February 2027 start.
Role & Responsibilities
- Promote brand engagement and customer loyalty to achieve business goals.
- Identify, attract, recruit, develop and retain talent while following Headquarters’ directions and fostering a positive store culture.
- Support staff development and training through a coaching approach.
- Set targeted quantitative and qualitative goals and ensure they are achieved.
- Analyze results; monitor daily, weekly and monthly activities; and conduct annual KPI assessments.
- Lead sales on the floor through an active presence and example.
- Maintain a strong focus on customer experience and loyalty.
- Manage inventory activities and review inventory results in collaboration with Back Office Operations.
- Ensure processes comply with legal, safety, internal, sustainability, HR and stock-organization requirements.
- Maintain the qualitative standards required by the brand.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in luxury goods sales or retail.
- 4 to 6 years of successful experience in a retail management position.
- Experience managing a team of at least 10.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Concur expense reporting is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury goods sales or retail; 4 to 6 years of successful experience in a retail management position; experience managing a team of at least 10.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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