- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
About Balmain
Balmain, a distinguished brand within the Swatch Group, the world's leading watchmaking conglomerate, is renowned for its predominantly feminine collections that draw inspiration from a myriad of universes. Situated in Saint-Imier, Balmain's creations are a sophisticated fusion of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, each timepiece narrating its own unique story, such as the iconic arabesque motif inspired by the opulent embroideries adorning haute couture gowns.
Balmain is recruiting a Menswear Collection Merchandising Intern in Paris for a six-month, full-time internship starting in January 2027. The intern will analyse collection performance, monitor competitors, support collection development and showroom sales sessions, prepare sales training books and assist with team coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative analyses, including sell-in and sell-out, and qualitative analyses, including end-of-showroom reviews.
- Monitor competitors across pricing, product, communication and distribution.
- Support collection development in line with strategic objectives.
- Help set up the showroom and support sales sessions.
- Prepare training books for sales teams.
- Assist with department coordination, including meeting organisation and calendar management.
Qualifications
- Business school education at Bac +4/5 level.
- First experience in the luxury or fashion sector.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Strong interpersonal skills; rigour, adaptability, organisation and dynamism.
- Passion for and curiosity about the luxury environment, with knowledge of trends in accessories and ready-to-wear.
- Fluent English.
Skills
Experience
A first experience in the luxury or fashion sector.
Education
Business school education at Bac +4/5 level.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Balmain, as part of the Swatch Group, fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, where tradition meets contemporary design. The workplace encourages creativity, collaboration, and a passion for luxury craftsmanship.
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.
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