Balenciaga Sales Merchandising Intern (Footwear)
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- Mar 20, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a globally recognised luxury Maison known for its avant‑garde silhouettes and boundary‑pushing creative vision. As part of the Kering group, the brand combines high‑fashion craftsmanship with an emphasis on digital innovation and responsible practices, offering a fast‑paced, design-led environment across global retail and wholesale operations.
Balenciaga — Sales Merchandising Intern (Footwear) in Paris. Internship supporting global shoes collections with sales reporting, analysis and showroom support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update weekly sales reports and maintain in‑store offer matrices for footwear collections (Men, Women, Children).
- Perform quantitative analyses to support purchasing decisions and monitor network performance.
- Undertake ad‑hoc qualitative and quantitative studies to inform assortment and commercial strategy.
- Support product launch activities, coordinating inputs across merchandising and retail teams.
- Prepare showroom materials: compile analyses, contribute to recommendations, and consolidate buyer needs and qualitative feedback.
- Conduct competitive intelligence on product assortments, price positioning and special initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of visual merchandising push actions.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a final‑year undergraduate or master’s programme and seeking an end‑of‑studies internship.
- Previous, demonstrable experience in an analytical role (internship or similar).
- Strong interest and sensitivity to fashion and the luxury sector.
- High level of numerical rigour and comfort working with quantitative data.
- Analytical mindset with excellent organisational skills and autonomy.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and able to build constructive internal relationships.
- Fluent spoken and written English; advanced Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Skills
Experience
Prior analytical experience required — at least one significant internship or role involving reporting, data analyses or commercial support. Candidate must be seeking a final‑year internship placement.
Education
Final‑year university student (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Fashion Management, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a creative, high‑performance environment where precision and innovation are valued. Teams are encouraged to deliver excellence while Kering’s framework supports employee development, diversity and inclusion across functions.
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