About us
Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.
BALENCIAGA – LG Sales Merchandiser (H/F)
We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Leather Goods Sales Merchandiser to join our growing team. This role will involve overseeing the Women’s and Men’s Leather Goods business in designated regions, contributing to the expansion and success of this product category through effective performance analysis, assortment consistency, and region-specific strategies and action plans.
Your opportunity
- Oversee the daily operations of the LG business, focusing on performance tracking and achieving sell-through (ST) targets for new product launches.
- Lead showroom preparations, including pre-buys, global line-level forecasts, and active participation in regional reviews of assortments and quantities.
- Collaborate with global teams to build and execute successful product assortments that align with the global strategy while catering to local market needs.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, including the planning and execution of product launches, as well as the management of drop schedules for global store rollouts.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure effective inventory management, maximize the permanent offer, and optimize reorders for new product introductions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the APAC markets, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and market opportunities.
Who you are
- Proven experience of minimum 5 years in Central Sales Merchandising, coupled with and expertise in Leather Goods within the luxury and fashion industry.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally.
- In-depth understanding of global merchandising processes and local market dynamics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why work with us?
This is a role within an international environment and a fast-growing House. You develop your expertise in a culture where everyone’s uniqueness is valued. You enhance your creativity, innovation and influencing skills by creating and developing corporate learning & development strategies at global level.
Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Diversity Commitment
Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to
excel in our company.