Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate Intern

Lyon • France

Monday, April 28, 2025

The Watch and Jewelry Division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French leader in the distribution of timepieces and jewelry through its esteemed brands: Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. This division serves as the purchasing hub for jewelry and watch sectors across the 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores, both integrated and affiliated, in France and Luxembourg. It also manages multi-brand watch spaces in 40 of these stores. With 70 retail outlets across France and an e-commerce platform, Louis Pion offers a curated selection of watches and, more recently, jewelry from over 60 brands, ranging from accessible to premium, including its own collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands, both in urban settings and airports, through its network of 12 boutiques and online presence. Additionally, bespoke jewelry creation services are available. Beyond its brands, the division operates monobrand boutiques such as 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 in urban landscapes.

1. Provide personalized customer service to each client.
2. Listen to, guide, and advise clients in bespoke sales.
3. Showcase and highlight the excellence of products, introducing clients to exceptional pieces.
4. Ensure clienteling through privileged support using digital tools.
5. Develop a client portfolio and propose targeted CRM actions.
6. Actively participate in the daily operations of the boutique.
7. Manage and follow up on after-sales service.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Sales or a related field.
2. Previous successful experience in a similar role within the high-end service sector.

1. Fluent in French and English; proficiency in a third language is advantageous.
2. Strong client orientation and ability to build trustful relationships.
3. Action-oriented with a focus on achieving results.
4. Adaptability to different situations and openness to new challenges.

Previous successful experience in a similar role within the high-end service sector is required.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Sales or a related field.

Benefits include a fixed and variable remuneration aligned with educational level, employee discounts, a soft mobility policy, and personalized onboarding support.

The company fosters an inclusive culture, welcoming individuals with disabilities and promoting gender equality, as evidenced by a 99/100 gender equality index in 2023. It is committed to environmental sustainability and actively participates in recycling initiatives across all retail locations.