SAINT LAURENT Executive Assistant

Kering

$100K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years supporting a C-suite or similarly senior leader.
  • Exceptional organizational and proactive skills.
  • Ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt quickly to changes.
  • Strong presence and interpersonal skills for engaging with executives.
  • Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Advanced proficiency in Outlook and PowerPoint; proficient in Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex calendar, prioritizing meetings and demands effectively.
  • Anticipate needs and prepare for meetings and deadlines to align with business priorities.
  • Act as a key contact point for the President & CEO with stakeholders.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and presentations for meetings.
  • Track decisions and commitments, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
  • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements.
  • Draft correspondence and communications for the President & CEO.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Various paid time off programs.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
Summary

Job Description

We are currently seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the President & CEO, Americas, as part of our Dynamic team in New York.

ROLE

This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the Executive, providing high-level executive support while helping manage priorities and ensure the effective coordination of day-to-day activities.

The ideal candidate is smart, confident, highly organized and proactive, with exceptional judgment and a natural ability to anticipate needs. They are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible environment, remain composed as priorities shift, and can confidently interact with senior leaders, global executives and external partners.

MISSION
  • Manage a complex and fast-moving calendar, using strong judgment to prioritize meetings and navigate competing demands.
  • Anticipate upcoming needs, priorities, meetings and deadlines to ensure consistent preparation and alignment with business priorities.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the President & CEO and internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations and supporting documents for key meetings and business reviews.
  • Develop and edit polished, executive-level PowerPoint presentations, communications and other materials.
  • Track key decisions, commitments and action items, proactively driving follow-up and ensuring timely execution.
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and last-minute changes.
  • Draft correspondence, talking points and communications on behalf of the President & CEO as needed.
  • Support strategic projects, leadership meetings, executive visits, off-sites and other high-profile initiatives.
  • Manage expenses, invoices and other executive administrative needs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve organization, communication and overall efficiency.

PROFILE
  • 4+ years of experience supporting a CEO, President, C-suite executive or similarly senior leader.
  • Exceptionally organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs.
  • Confident and composed under pressure, with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
  • Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives and external partners.
  • Exceptional judgment, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
  • Advanced proficiency in Outlook and PowerPoint, with the ability to create polished, executive-ready presentations; strong proficiency in Excel, Word and Teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resourceful and solutions-oriented, with strong ownership and follow-through.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.


A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and a retirement plan with employer contributions.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2026-10-08

Schedule
Full time

Organization
YSL America Holding Inc.

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