Balenciaga Sales Associate
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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 an experienced Sales Associate for its Saint-Tropez boutique in Paris. Luxury retail position reporting to Store Manager.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome, advise, and execute sales transactions for boutique clientele
- Present Balenciaga products with relevant context and adapted positioning aligned with the Maison's image
- Provide personalized styling recommendations and client orientation to increase sales revenue and develop client portfolio
- Process transactions and manage tax refund (détaxe) procedures
- Track alterations follow-up and client service requests
- Build and maintain client relationships through proactive outreach and contact management
- Collect and update client information in the boutique database
- Receive, tag, and merchandise incoming product deliveries
- Replenish merchandise and maintain organized store presentation
- Prepare and participate in physical and system inventory audits
- Maintain stockroom organization
- Contribute to quantitative and qualitative sales reporting
Qualifications
- Confirmed experience in luxury ready-to-wear, accessories, or footwear retail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and active listening ability
- Strong persuasive abilities with refined personal presentation and genuine service orientation
- Developed product and fashion sensitivity with existing client base preferred
- Bilingual English and French with fluency in a third language preferred
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience in luxury ready-to-wear and/or accessories and/or footwear retail sales.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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
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