Balenciaga Store Manager

Seoul • South Korea

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was founded in 1917 by Cristóbal Balenciaga in Spain and established its modern couture legacy in Paris in 1937. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to push the boundaries of fashion with innovative silhouettes and techniques, offering a range of women's and men's ready-to-wear, accessories, and objects. The brand is at the forefront of modernity, engaging with digital expansion, material advancements, and social responsibility. Balenciaga is committed to fostering professional growth within its dynamic and inclusive work environment.

1. Lead and manage the store sales team to achieve sales and KPI targets while ensuring adherence to procedures and guidelines.
2. Act as the brand engagement leader, maximizing store potential through qualitative and quantitative goal achievement.
3. Oversee floor coverage, sales enhancement, visual merchandising, display, customer service, and operations.
4. Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly results, continuously evaluating performance.
5. Report to headquarters and share relevant information with the store team.
6. Monitor and understand the local competitive landscape.
7. Support the store and lead team leaders in achieving specific qualitative and quantitative goals.
8. Update the store team on KPI status and provide necessary support for achievement.
9. Foster a positive work environment and maintain brand behaviors among the store team.
10. Motivate and challenge the store team daily, preparing team and individual activities.
11. Manage staffing issues in collaboration with managers and team leaders.
12. Recruit, develop, and retain talent.
13. Support assistant managers and team members with operational needs and provide consistent feedback.
14. Share development plans with assistant managers and operations managers.
15. Build a motivated, knowledgeable team aware of fashion and luxury industry trends.
16. Act as a Balenciaga ambassador, maintaining and enhancing brand culture internally and externally.
17. Oversee clienteling activities in line with headquarters guidelines.
18. Maintain store atmosphere in line with brand image.
19. Ensure consistent execution of Balenciaga signature experiences and customer engagement.
20. Follow up on CEE and NPS scores, taking action based on results.
21. Develop clienteling mindset, enhancing customer loyalty from new clients to VICs.
22. Manage customer complaints and related sales procedures.
23. Network with influential figures in the luxury industry to strengthen customer loyalty, particularly among VICs and VVICs.
24. Ensure compliance with legal, safety, security, internal regulations, sustainability, and HR guidelines.
25. Strive for store image alignment with Balenciaga standards and ensure team access to resources.
26. Plan, approve, organize, and prepare activities to manage expected workload.
27. Take necessary measures to ensure the safety of products and valuables in the store.
28. Implement retail excellence guidelines in the store.
29. Assist in inventory activities and warehouse stock supervision, reporting discrepancies.
30. Manage inventory activities with the operations manager based on inventory results.
31. Oversee warehouse stock to ensure alignment with store sales potential.
32. Review and improve existing procedures for sustained growth, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
33. Supervise store team planning activities.

1. Understanding of Balenciaga product sensitivity and ability to act in line with brand image and values.
2. Interest in the luxury market and knowledge of fashion trends to develop new clients and strengthen existing relationships.
3. Customer service mindset with excellent communication skills for superior customer service and after-sales service.
4. Proactive and positive team player contributing to a positive work environment and teamwork enhancement.

1. Leadership and team management
2. Sales and KPI analysis
3. Customer service excellence
4. Brand ambassadorship
5. Operational oversight
6. Talent development
7. Networking and relationship building

Proven experience in luxury retail management, with a focus on achieving sales targets and developing customer relationships.

Balenciaga provides an inspiring work environment that supports professional growth and encourages employees to reach their full potential. The company values diversity and offers equal opportunities for all applicants.

Balenciaga fosters a culture of innovation and elegance, rooted in its rich heritage and commitment to modernity. As part of the Kering Group, the brand supports diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives enrich the workplace and customer experiences.