SAINT LAURENT Retail Trainer SEA

Job description

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 Saint Laurent Singapore office, directly reporting to SEAO Human Resources Director and working closely with APAC Senior Training Manager to support various training initiatives and activities across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand region.

MISSION

FACILITATION

·  Assist SEAO HR Director to deploy retail training activities
·  Implement and localize training Initiatives from headquarter for program delivery
·  Select, brief and monitor external providers/facilitators when necessary
·  Ensure induction sessions for all new hires (retail and office) within appropriate formats 
·  Delivery of focused training sessions for the store based on local needs (with focus on Brand, Products, Selling, Customer Service & CRM topics)
·  Manage training logistics process (classroom settings, venue rental and its logistics, electronic equipment, training material interpretation & preparation)
·  Promote and follow up on digital training platforms and relevant initiatives

FOLLOW UP

·  Develop follow-up tools for the participants and on-the-job check
·  In-store coaching of the retail team and ensuring that constructive training feedback is gathered and any development areas are implemented
·  Conduct regular store visits and attachments for preparing quick-fix workshops
·  Monitor the usage of training and information material
·  Ensuring that all new joiners complete the mandatory training programs
·  Follow up on all e-learning initiatives, ensuring a high completion rate for all
·  Consolidate and update training databases (attendance, participant name, training dates, programs, records, evaluations etc.)

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS

·  Work with APAC Senior Training Manager and retail heads to understand and identify the training needs of the retail team
·  Complete the annual training schedule monthly according to field visits and in-depth observation and discussions with the teams

PROFILE

·  Previous training experience, preferably in the retail industry or consultancy company with exposure to facilitation and content development
·  Open-minded, inspiring, adaptable, energetic and passionate
·  Strong communication and coordination skills
·  Excellent time and task management skills
·  Able to work independently
·  Proficient in MS Office functionalities & e-learning platforms
·  Traveling within the region and extensive time spent in the store required

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.

·  Full time
·  Asie
·  Singapore