BALENCIAGA - Business Development Worldwide intern - September 2024 (F/H)

Job description

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.

Your opportunity

Partners with the Global Retail & Business Development Director for the follow up of the retail business development Strategy of the brand (opening of new stores).

Ensure project management and timely reporting.

Maintain a database of all stores opened directly by the brand.

How you will contribute

Project management :

·  Ensure overall project management (from business opportunity to actual implementation), taking the lead with the regions and other functions involved (mainly Regional Presidents and Retail teams, Store Planning, Finance, Wholesale, etc). To do so, carefully maintain and update the business development projects database
·  Maintain the existing stores database
·  Prepare presentations of all ongoing projects aimed to the Board and other key Global stakeholders
·  Report in a timely manner the status update of negotiations/projects in progress
·  Participate to ad-hoc missions with the Global Retail team

Performance management :

·  Keep track of actual achievements from completed opening projects with the support of the retail performance team

Who you are

·  Graduated from a Business School, Engineering School or University (STCF/CCA, MSG, Magistère); a specialty in Finance / Project Management is a plus
·  Various experiences into Business Analyst or Retail Performance positions
·  Excellent analytical and communication skills
·  Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and handle many different tasks / responsibilities under pressure in a fast-growing environment
·  Open-minded, active, hard-working and detailed professional
·  Autonomous
·  Detailed oriented
·  Motivated to work on strategic issues
·  Analysis capacities
·  Advanced Excel skills
·  Fluent business and financial English (written and verbal) (Mandatory)

Why work with us?

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.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France