Galeries Lafayette Merchandising Assistant Intern

Levallois-Perret • France

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Watch and Jewelry Division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French leader in the distribution of timepieces and fine jewelry through its esteemed brands: Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. Serving as the purchasing hub for the jewelry and watch sectors across 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores in France and Luxembourg, the division also manages multi-brand watch spaces in 40 of these locations. With 70 branded retail outlets nationwide and an e-commerce platform, Louis Pion offers an extensive selection of watches and, more recently, jewelry from over 60 brands, ranging from accessible to premium, including its own Louis Pion collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands, both in urban settings and airports, with a network of 12 boutiques and an online store. Additionally, the division operates mono-brand boutiques for Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Messika, Tudor, and Hermès in department stores and airports. The Watch and Jewelry Division aims to captivate the curiosity and passion of watch and jewelry enthusiasts alike.

1. Draft merchandising books for the Louis Pion and Galeries Lafayette La Joaillerie brands.
2. Collaborate with the Purchasing Department and Merchandising Project Manager to implement watch and jewelry collections in the showroom and translate them into books for field teams.
3. Assist the Project Manager in creating point-of-sale displays and conversational materials for product promotion, liaising with the graphic designer.
4. Conduct store visits to ensure merchandising standards.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (Bac +2) specializing in merchandising.

1. Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
2. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
3. Creative, aesthetic, and analytical mindset.
4. Autonomous and trend-aware.

No prior professional experience required; however, familiarity with merchandising concepts is advantageous.

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field.

Benefits include a fixed, transparent stipend aligned with educational level, access to a corporate restaurant, employee discounts, one day per week of remote work, and personalized onboarding support.

The company fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals with disabilities. It boasts a high gender equality index and actively participates in initiatives like DuoDay. The organization is committed to reducing environmental impact and promotes recycling of used watches and jewelry across all retail locations.