Balenciaga Sales Intern

Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 20, 2026

Balenciaga Sales Intern in Cannes — 4‑month retail internship starting May 2026 supporting client service, merchandising and stock.

Overview

Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house known for avant‑garde silhouettes and contemporary ready‑to‑wear, accessories and footwear. The Maison operates within a global luxury group and is recognised for bold creative direction, a strong digital presence and an emphasis on craftsmanship and material innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the boutique sales team in the full client experience: welcome, advise and serve customers on the sales floor.
  • Present Balenciaga products and brand image with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Collect and update client contact information and contribute to the customer database (clienteling).
  • Assist with receipt, tagging, merchandising and visual presentation of merchandise.
  • Contribute to stock replenishment, store housekeeping and organisation of the back‑of‑house.
  • Support preparation and execution of inventory counts.
  • Coordinate follow‑up for alterations and provide administrative support as required.

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in or recent completion of a retail, fashion, business or related programme preferred.
  • Entry‑level candidate; prior luxury retail experience is not required but a strong interest in luxury prêt‑à‑porter, accessories or footwear is essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attentive listening and a client‑service mindset.
  • Polished personal presentation and persuasive customer approach.
  • Highly developed product and fashion awareness.
  • Operational level of English, both written and spoken; availability to start in early May for a four‑month internship.

Skills

Clienteling and customer relationship management Luxury product knowledge (apparel, accessories, footwear) Retail merchandising and visual presentation Inventory control and stock organisation Basic administrative tasks related to sales support

Experience

Entry‑level / internship: no specific prior professional experience required. Candidates should demonstrate strong interest in luxury retail and basic familiarity with boutique sales activities.

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a programme in fashion, retail, business, hospitality or a related discipline (vocational diplomas or university studies acceptable).

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. 71 luxury roles are listed in Cannes on Cerulean, 2 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Cerulean lists 177 open positions — 5 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

The Maison cultivates a creative, high‑standards retail environment that balances heritage craft with contemporary innovation. Teams operate with a strong client focus and an appetite for experimentation, underpinned by increasing emphasis on digital engagement and social responsibility.

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.