- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 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 is seeking a Sales Associate reporting to the Boutique Manager, responsible for client service and sales, clienteling, transactions, product presentation, stock and inventory support, and reporting. The role calls for confirmed luxury sales experience in ready-to-wear, accessories and/or footwear, with fluency in English, French and Russian.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome, advise and sell to clients.
- Present Balenciaga’s image and products appropriately and effectively.
- Provide personalized advice and guide clients to develop sales and the client database.
- Process payments and manage tax-free transactions.
- Follow up on alterations.
- Follow up with clients and conduct client outreach.
- Collect client contact details and maintain and update client records.
- Receive, label and display products.
- Replenish products and keep the boutique organized.
- Prepare for and participate in inventories.
- Organize stock.
- Contribute to qualitative and quantitative reporting.
Qualifications
- Confirmed experience selling luxury ready-to-wear, accessories and/or footwear.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong listening ability.
- Persuasive, with an excellent personal presentation and a strong service orientation.
- Highly developed product and fashion sensitivity; an established personal client database is preferred.
- Trilingual in English, French and Russian.
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience in luxury ready-to-wear, accessories and/or footwear sales.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Professional development within Balenciaga and the Kering group; a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.
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.
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