Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate

Gennevilliers • France

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Watch and Jewelry Division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French distributor in the horology and jewelry sectors, represented by its esteemed brands: Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. As the central purchasing entity for jewelry and watchmaking for 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores across France and Luxembourg, the division also manages multi-brand watch spaces in 40 of these locations. Louis Pion, with 70 retail outlets nationwide and an online presence, offers an extensive selection of watches and jewelry from over 60 brands, ranging from accessible to premium, alongside its own collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands through its 12 boutiques and e-commerce platform. The division also operates monobrand boutiques for luxury names like Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Messika, Tudor, and Hermès, both in department stores and airports, aiming to captivate watch and jewelry enthusiasts alike.

1. Welcome and assist customers, ensuring an exemplary client experience.
2. Advise clients and tailor recommendations to their needs.
3. Handle sales transactions efficiently.
4. Promote the Louis Pion brand and drive sales growth.
5. Maintain store presentation and regularly update displays.
6. Possess in-depth knowledge of store offerings and effectively present brands to customers.
7. Perform simple on-site repairs, such as resizing and bracelet changes.
8. Manage after-sales service and special order follow-ups.
9. Oversee delivery checks and conduct inventory counts.
10. Showcase the jewelry selection with enthusiasm.

1. Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on building trust and providing personalized solutions.
2. Action-oriented with a results-driven approach.
3. Adaptability to various situations and openness to new challenges.
4. Preferably holds a diploma in horology.

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Sales and negotiation proficiency.
3. Ability to perform basic watch repairs.
4. Inventory management skills.
5. Brand promotion and marketing acumen.

Previous experience in retail, particularly in the watch or jewelry sector, is advantageous.

Preferably a diploma in horology.

Fixed salary over 12.5 months with performance-based variable compensation.

Benefits include employee discounts, personalized onboarding, specialized training in the watch and jewelry sector, and a dynamic career path.

The company fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals with disabilities and promoting gender equality, as evidenced by a 99/100 gender equality index in 2023. It actively participates in initiatives like DuoDay and implements policies to reduce environmental impact, including recycling watches and jewelry.