Balenciaga Sales and Client Advisor

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals.
• Open and close the store, ensuring procedures are performed correctly and in accordance with company policies.
• Keep the stockroom organized and merchandise accessible to staff.
• Assist management with day-to-day store operations.
• Develop balanced strengths across sales, operations, merchandising, and personnel management.
• Maintain effective interpersonal communication with departments, stores, colleagues, and staff.
• Handle customer complaints and feedback appropriately and promptly.
• Follow, implement, and enforce the store operations manual, and provide feedback on necessary updates or changes.
• Enforce locally and globally implemented company sustainability policies.
• Prevent store shrinkage through sound operational execution in partnership with the Stock Associate, Operations Manager, and Sales Team.
• Ensure registers and the safe function properly; uphold back-of-house cash and change accuracy standards and make timely bank deposits.
• Assist with visual displays and merchandising in accordance with company standards and direction from the Store Manager or direct report.
• Communicate visual standards information from the Store Manager and Corporate to the team as needed.
• Oversee daily cleaning and the upkeep of the store interior and exterior.
• Maintain the functioning, presentation, and upkeep of fixtures, shelving, carpeting, lighting, and store supplies to the highest standards.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Drive the business and contribute to the brand philosophy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in retail or fashion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive results in a selling role and exceed individual and store goals.
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen, supported by a genuine passion for the fashion industry.
• Strategic vision to develop the business and achieve a high level of personal performance.

Skills

Experience

3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within retail or fashion companies.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities within Balenciaga or the Kering group, with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.

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