Balenciaga Retail Sales Intern

Location
Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 13, 2026
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Balenciaga Retail Sales Intern in Paris — 3-month internship starting June 2026. Client-facing retail role supporting sales and merchandising.

Overview

Balenciaga is an influential Paris-based fashion house known for its avant-garde silhouettes and boundary-pushing ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. As part of the Kering group, the Maison combines couture heritage with contemporary innovation, a strong digital presence and commitments to material research and responsible practices.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist in the sales ceremony: welcome clients, provide personalised styling advice and support the in-store customer experience.
  • Present merchandise and brand image consistently with Balenciaga standards, including garments, accessories and shoes.
  • Support alterations tracking and liaise with tailoring services to follow up customer requests.
  • Collect and update client contact details; maintain and enrich the customer file.
  • Assist with goods reception, tagging, pricing and visual placement on the sales floor.
  • Participate in stock replenishment, shop housekeeping and preparation for inventory counts.
  • Support back-of-house organisation and stock storage procedures.

Qualifications

  • Entry-level candidate or student seeking a retail internship; no prior professional sales experience required.
  • Strong affinity for luxury ready-to-wear, accessories and/or footwear with a developed product and fashion sensitivity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attentive listening and a persuasive, service-oriented manner.
  • Impeccable personal presentation and a professional approach to client-facing interactions.
  • Operational command of English (oral and written).

Skills

Client greeting and advisory (sales ceremony) Product presentation and visual merchandising Client data capture and CRM file maintenance Alterations coordination Stock handling, replenishment and back-of-house organisation Inventory preparation

Experience

Entry-level / internship: beginner candidates are welcome. Prior retail experience is not required; demonstrated interest in luxury fashion and customer service is essential.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or equivalent) in fashion, business, luxury retail or a related discipline; student status for an internship is preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a forward-thinking, creative retail environment where craftsmanship and innovation intersect. The Maison values meticulous product knowledge, contemporary brand presentation and collaborative teamwork in a high-exposure boutique setting.

About Cerulean

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