BALENCIAGA – E- Retail Buyer (F / H)

BALENCIAGA S.A.S.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join Balenciaga as an E-Retail Buyer in Paris, where you will drive sales growth and define buying strategies for our e-retail channels. This role offers exciting opportunities to work closely with merchandising and supply chain teams, ensuring product availability and strong relationships with partners. If you have a passion for luxury fashion and outstanding communication skills, this position is your chance to make an impact in a leading global luxury brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fashion, luxury wholesale, or buying.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.
• Strong product sense and knowledge of the luxury market.

Responsabilités

• Define the buying strategy for e-retail doors to drive sales growth.
• Oversee assortment and performance for digital platforms.
• Coordinate collection launches and product training for e-retail partners.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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BALENCIAGA S.A.S.

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Paris, France

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Yes

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Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

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Your opportunity

You will own and define the buying strategy for e-retail doors with an objective to drive sales growth, and act as a key point of contact for our commercial partners for all topics related to product assortments and stock needs.

How you will contribute

• Buying strategy: Oversee assortment and performance of digital platforms for all categories in partnership with E-retail partners’ buying teams, central merchandising, and supply chain. Implement dedicated strategies for each door (4 doors worldwide).
• Buying session: Prepare 4 buying sessions annually, including sales forecast, OTB planning per door, category mix, collection presentations, and alignment on product selection and quantities with partners. Identify opportunities such as pre-launches and exclusivities in collaboration with the E-Retail Key Account Manager.
• Carry-overs: Monitor carryover performances, stock coverage, and needs; review carryover assortments twice per year.
• Product returns: Develop guidelines for product returns from partners’ warehouses, following the House’s product lifecycle strategy.
• Sell-out analyses: Track sell-out data and develop product action plans with E-Retail, Merchandising, and Supply teams.
• Business reviews: Participate in monthly and quarterly reviews with partners to analyze product performance, deliveries, stock needs, and opportunities for product offer extension.
• Collection launches: Coordinate the delivery and launch of new collections, ensuring alignment with Central Merchandising and e-merchandising guidelines.
• Product training: Organize and host seasonal product training sessions for e-retail partners, online or offline.
• E-Retail markdowns: Develop sales forecasts per door and provide assortment recommendations to meet targets.
• Cross-functional projects: Serve as the main buying contact for online initiatives, such as the employee sale project, by building appropriate assortments and managing stock levels.

Who you are

• At least 3 years of experience in fashion, luxury wholesale, or buying.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong commercial relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment, managing tight schedules and adapting to various requests.
• Strong product sense and good knowledge of the luxury market.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfortable working with numbers.

Why work with us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Balenciaga team and contribute to the growth of a global luxury brand, with ample opportunities for learning and advancement.

Balenciaga is committed to supporting your professional development within the House and the Kering group. We foster leadership, innovation, and high performance in a stimulating environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga values diversity in its workforce, believing it enriches our workplace and enhances client experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Our interview process will include discussions on how you can succeed in our company.