SAINT LAURENT WRTW Associate Buyer NY

About the role

We are seeking a Women’s Ready-to-Wear Associate Buyer in New York who will report to the WRTW Buyer. As an ambassador of Women’s Ready-to-Wear at Saint Laurent, you will support the Buyer in curating compelling, market‑relevant assortments while driving business performance. The role blends analytical precision with an elevated taste level and involves close partnership with store leaders, global teams in Paris, and key internal stakeholders to align global vision with local market opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Inspire passion for Women’s Ready-to-Wear internally and externally
• Support the development and execution of seasonal buying strategies
• Assist in curating market‑specific assortments aligned with brand vision and commercial opportunity
• Partner with the Buyer to analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for category growth
• Monitor business by store and SKU to optimize inventory and maximize sales opportunities
• Prepare weekly, seasonal, and ad‑hoc business recaps with clear recommendations
• Support replenishment strategies and inventory optimization
• Partner with global teams in Paris on product feedback, pricing, and regional market needs
• Act as a liaison between regional and global teams
• Build strong partnerships with store leaders to capture quantitative and qualitative feedback
• Lead and support in‑store product trainings to strengthen product knowledge and brand storytelling
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and evolving client profiles
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, E‑Commerce, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Client Services

Qualifications

• Deep passion for the brand and the Women’s RTW category
• Strong taste level and appreciation for luxury product and design
• Demonstrated business acumen with solid retail math expertise (sell‑through, stock‑to‑sales, inventory turn, etc.)
• Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak publicly to store teams
• 3 years of buying experience within luxury retail (RTW preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Willingness to travel internationally (Paris) and domestically as needed

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $85,000 plus bonus eligibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Various paid time‑off programs
• Employee discount and perks
• Retirement plan with employer contributions

Schedule

Full‑time