Balenciaga Client Engagement Director

Paris • France

Friday, February 20, 2026

Balenciaga, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its innovative approach to modern couture. As part of the Kering Group, a global leader in luxury, Balenciaga offers a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. The brand is committed to maintaining its legacy of excellence through cutting-edge collections and a dedication to social responsibility.

1. Define and lead the global client engagement roadmap aligned with business and marketing priorities.
2. Establish KPIs and governance frameworks to monitor performance and support retail growth.
3. Design and oversee a 360° client engagement strategy covering acquisition, activation, retention, and upgrade.
4. Develop and structure the global VIC strategy, including segmentation, governance, and differentiated engagement models.
5. Oversee the identification, recruitment, and development of high-potential and top clients.
6. Lead the global CRM strategy and ensure consistent, optimized deployment across regions.
7. Drive client activation through retail initiatives and exclusive on-site and off-site experiences.
8. Elevate boutique-led activations and differentiated retail concepts with global consistency.
9. Define and govern the global gifting and client attention strategy with clear success metrics.
10. Embed best-in-class clienteling standards and ensure strong team adoption.
11. Oversee global client insights, data quality, and continuous improvement of data collection practices.
12. Implement standardized performance frameworks to maximize ROI and client lifetime value.
13. Lead and develop the global client organization by setting clear standards and fostering a high-performance culture.
14. Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and partner closely with regions to align client strategy with local business priorities.

1. Senior client expert with strong experience in luxury retail and global client development.
2. Strategic vision combined with hands-on execution skills.
3. Ability to build engagement models for both young consumers and HNWI clients.

1. Strong leadership skills with the ability to structure teams.
2. Ability to partner closely with regions and deliver consistent, measurable impact.
3. Focus on innovation and evolving clienteling practices.
4. Comfortable working with data to drive performance.
5. Ensure couture-level execution and high standards of service across markets.

Extensive experience in luxury retail and global client development, with a focus on strategic vision and execution.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment that encourages professional development within the House or the Kering Group. Employees are empowered to reach their full potential.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity enriches the workplace and client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company values competencies and brand alignment in its talent selection process.