Balenciaga Ready-to-Wear Merchandiser

Location
Seniority Mid-Level
Department Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Balenciaga in Paris seeks a Ready-to-Wear Merchandiser to drive RTW assortment and performance across its retail network.

Overview

Balenciaga is a Paris-based Maison celebrated for its boundary-pushing couture and modern ready-to-wear, accessories and objets d'art. Operating within the Kering group, the House is recognised for a strong creative identity and a fast-paced, design-led approach to fashion. As an employer, Balenciaga attracts talent drawn to innovation, rigorous craftsmanship and global retail excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Analyse product performance using quantitative and qualitative insights to identify opportunities to optimise commercial results for the Ready-to-Wear collection.
  • Define retail assortments and prepare master orders aligned to store profiles, key looks and the global product strategy.
  • Support the retail buying process, including order review and consolidation of worldwide bulk orders.
  • Partner with regional merchandising teams to gather market feedback and translate it into localised action plans.
  • Develop product launch strategies with Distribution and Demand Planning teams, specifying timing, quantities and market allocation.
  • Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Training to ensure consistent product priorities, key messages and seasonal roll-out.
  • Coordinate special projects across Supply Chain, Communications and Retail teams to ensure seamless execution.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years' experience in retail merchandising or buying within the luxury or fashion sector.
  • Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong capability in data-driven performance analysis.
  • Demonstrable sensitivity to product, brand identity and luxury positioning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
  • Analytical, dynamic and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Skills

Advanced Excel Assortment planning Master order management Order consolidation Product performance analysis Retail buying support Cross-functional collaboration Merchandising strategy and launch planning

Experience

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in retail merchandising or buying within the luxury or premium fashion industry, with demonstrated track record of managing assortments and supporting global retail roll-outs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.434 open roles in Paris, including 62 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.886 active listings on Cerulean, 84 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.478 open positions, with 109 posted this week.

Benefits

Professional development and internal mobility opportunities within the House and the Kering group.

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a creative, high-performance culture where design ambition and commercial discipline intersect. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with an emphasis on innovation, strong brand stewardship and inclusive talent development.

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.

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