Balenciaga Leather Goods Collection Merchandiser
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
Balenciaga seeks a Leather Goods Collection Merchandiser in Paris to drive strategy and margin optimization across luxury accessory collections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and guide collection strategy, communicating commercial requirements to the design team and ensuring alignment between artistic vision and commercial potential
- Monitor collection development and margin performance throughout the development phase to optimize product positioning and pricing
- Conduct comprehensive 360° benchmarking analysis of the luxury market, including competitor products, pricing strategies, consumer trends, and purchasing behaviors
- Analyze collection performance metrics—including sell-in, sell-out, sell-through, and margins—to identify opportunities and areas for improvement
- Provide strategic recommendations to guide future product and collection development initiatives
- Collaborate across coordination, development, production, retail, and wholesale departments to ensure timelines, quality standards, and overall brand consistency are maintained
- Actively participate in key milestones including showroom presentations and collection launches
- Track product validation and production execution to meet target in-store delivery dates
- Analyze luxury market pricing evolution to propose strategic target pricing aligned with brand positioning
- Monitor cost evolution during product development phases to influence design and material decisions
- Develop and recommend cost optimization strategies to enhance overall margin performance
Qualifications
- Strategic thinking and ability to balance artistic vision with commercial viability
- Proficiency in market analysis and competitive benchmarking in the luxury sector
- Strong understanding of product development, pricing strategy, and margin management
- Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Analytical mindset with expertise in interpreting collection performance data
Skills
Experience
Experience in merchandising, product strategy, or collection management within the luxury fashion industry, with demonstrated success in coordinating complex product development and launch cycles. Prior experience collaborating with creative, production, and retail teams in a fast-paced luxury environment is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, luxury brand management, or a related field. Advanced education in strategic management or luxury goods is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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