- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 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.
The Sales Associate will represent the Balmain store experience at the brand’s new La Rinascente boutique in Milan, delivering personalised client service, developing client relationships and supporting sales, visual merchandising, and stock operations. This is a full-time, fixed-term role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and provide personalised, first-class service throughout their visit.
- Build client loyalty and confidence as a brand ambassador, while maximising profitable sales.
- Support the sales team in delivering smooth, successful client transactions.
- Assist on and off the sales floor.
- Contribute to visual merchandising guidelines and back-of-house duties, including shipping and inventory control.
- Collect client CRM details, develop client relationships and a client book, and ensure personalised follow-up.
- Develop product knowledge by staying current with fashion trends, participating in in-store training, and keeping informed about all product lines.
- Support stock control and management.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with luxury brand service standards.
- An existing client book of potential high-value clients.
- Regular attendance and punctuality, with the ability to interact professionally with management and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organisational, multitasking, and prioritisation abilities.
- Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in a similar role within a strong luxury house.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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