Balenciaga Sales Merchandising Shoes Intern

Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Jan 7, 2026

Join Balenciaga in Paris as a Sales Merchandising Shoes Intern. Gain experience in luxury fashion with a focus on analytical and merchandising skills.

Overview

Balenciaga, a prestigious fashion house established in 1917 by Cristóbal Balenciaga, is renowned for redefining modern haute couture through innovative designs and techniques. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to uphold its founder's visionary spirit with bold collections that span women's and men's ready-to-wear, accessories, and art objects. The brand is committed to digital innovation and social and environmental responsibility, maintaining its position at the forefront of modern fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Update weekly sales reports and boutique offer matrices.
  • Conduct analyses to guide purchasing decisions and network performance.
  • Perform varied qualitative and quantitative studies.
  • Support product launches.
  • Prepare for showroom activities, including analysis, recommendations, and consolidation of buyer feedback.
  • Conduct competitive analysis on product offerings, pricing, and special focuses.
  • Participate in the development of visual merchandising strategies.

Qualifications

  • Seeking a final-year internship.
  • Possesses significant experience in an analytical role.
  • Strong affinity for fashion and luxury sectors.
  • Comfortable and meticulous with quantitative data.
  • Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills.
  • Autonomous with a high sense of initiative, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Analytical skills Quantitative data management Organizational skills Initiative and autonomy Interpersonal communication Fluency in English Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

Experience

A significant analytical experience is required.

Education

Final-year student seeking an internship.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.293 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.707 active listings on Cerulean, 94 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.253 open positions, with 115 posted this week.

Benefits

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling work environment, encouraging professional development within the Maison and the Kering Group.

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity, believing that diversity in all forms enriches the workplace and enhances the client experience. The company is committed to equal opportunity and selects talent based on skills and brand values.

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.