SAINT LAURENT Business Development Assistant, Asia Pacific

ABOUT SAINT LAURENT Founded 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.

ROLE

This position is based in the Hong Kong Saint Laurent office, directly reporting to APAC Business Development Director supporting various business activities across the Asia Pacific.

MISSION

• Conduct market research and analysis on luxury brand footprints in the APAC region
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, support the gathering of competitor’s activities and market trends within APAC
• Assist the Director in developing business strategies and implementing business plans, including assisting with business case and presentations
• Provide administrative support on lease management including records collection, filing, reorganization and updates etc.
• Assist with the ongoing relationship management with landlords and key clients to support the Business Development director with conference, meeting and/or event set up etc.
• All other ad hoc duties as required by management

PROFILE

• Degree holder and experience in retail and/or real estate industry would be an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Independent, self-starter, willing to learn, multi-tasking and able to work under pressure
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Proficient in Microsoft office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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.