- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $100,000–120,000/year
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 23, 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 Wholesale Sales Manager reporting to the Vice President of Wholesale, responsible for men’s and women’s categories across company wholesale accounts. The role leads account relationships, sales planning and analysis, order management, staff training, and talent development. The estimated salary range for individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York is $100,000–$120,000 USD annually, subject to geographic differential and factors including skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute account-specific requirements.
- Maintain active dialogue with buyers on product and brand positioning and develop action-oriented proposals.
- Set and achieve sales targets through sales-project planning and weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales analysis.
- Supervise sales-staff training on the brand, DSA, collections, and visual merchandising.
- Attend showroom campaigns in support of seasonal markets.
- Manage order entry and processing, and generate reorders as required.
- Conduct recurring and ad hoc analyses of category business performance.
- Develop talent within the department and build the skill sets of direct reports.
- Maintain and develop relationships with major accounts.
- Partner with the Vice President of Wholesale on strategic initiatives and departmental projects.
- Support, manage, and supervise the Men’s and Women’s categories across all company wholesale accounts.
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a fashion-related discipline.
- Experience managing large department-store accounts, including established contacts in department-store buying departments.
- Ability to travel.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company or related field.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business or a fashion-related discipline.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Opportunities to learn and grow, professional development within the House or Kering group, and a stimulating and fulfilling workplace 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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