Galeries Lafayette Junior Sales Manager

A leading luxury fashion house and retail operator within a major luxury group. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship, heritage design and global retail operations, offering fast-paced opportunities across boutique and flagship environments.

1. Drive daily sales performance and achieve individual and store KPIs through proactive selling and effective clienteling.
2. Support the store manager in supervising and coaching a small sales team; deliver on-the-job training and performance feedback.
3. Build and maintain long-term client relationships through appointment management, follow-up and personalized service.
4. Implement and uphold brand standards for visual merchandising, in-store presentation and client experience.
5. Manage stock flow: receive deliveries, perform stock counts, replenish sales floor and ensure accurate inventory records.
6. Contribute to commercial planning and sales reporting; analyze results and recommend corrective actions.
7. Coordinate client events and in-store activations to drive traffic and brand visibility.
8. Ensure compliance with loss-prevention procedures and operational policies.

1. Currently enrolled in an alternating work-study (alternance) program or equivalent apprenticeship in business, retail management or fashion.
2. Strong commercial orientation with evidence of customer-facing success in retail environments.
3. Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate small teams; leadership potential.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and polished client service appropriate to the luxury sector.
5. Organizational rigour with attention to merchandising and stock processes.
6. Fluent in French; working knowledge of English preferred.

1. Clienteling and personalised sales techniques
2. Performance management against sales KPIs
3. Team coaching and frontline leadership
4. Visual merchandising and store presentation
5. Inventory control and stock management
6. Appointment and events coordination
7. Retail reporting and basic commercial analysis
8. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems

Previous retail experience is required; 1–2 years in sales or client-facing roles is preferred, ideally within luxury or premium brands. Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues is an advantage.

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in business, retail management, commerce or fashion (alternance/work-study contract).

The employer emphasises refined client service, attention to craftsmanship and a high-standard retail experience. Teams are typically collaborative and performance-driven, with a focus on professional development within the luxury retail ecosystem.