Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate

Le Chesnay • France

Monday, May 19, 2025

The Horlogerie Bijouterie Branch of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French distributor of watches and jewelry, operating under the esteemed banners of Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. Serving as the purchasing hub for the jewelry and watch sectors across 57 grand stores in France and Luxembourg, the branch also manages multi-brand watch spaces in 40 of these locations. Louis Pion, with its 70 retail outlets across France and an e-commerce platform, offers a curated selection of watches and jewelry from over 60 brands, ranging from accessible to premium, alongside its proprietary collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands through its 12 boutiques and online presence. The branch also operates mono-brand boutiques for luxury names such as Cartier, Rolex, Omega, and others, both in grand stores and airports, aiming to captivate enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

1. Welcome and assist customers, ensuring an exceptional shopping experience.
2. Advise clients and tailor recommendations to their specific needs.
3. Handle transactions efficiently and accurately.
4. Promote the Louis Pion brand and contribute to sales growth.
5. Maintain store presentation and regularly update displays.
6. Possess thorough knowledge of the store's offerings and effectively present brands to customers.
7. Perform simple in-store repairs such as resizing and bracelet changes.
8. Manage after-sales service and special orders.
9. Oversee deliveries and conduct inventory checks.
10. Highlight and promote the jewelry selection.

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 different situations and openness to new challenges.
4. Preferably possess a diploma in horology.

1. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
2. Effective communication and persuasive selling abilities.
3. Attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Basic technical skills for simple repairs.

Previous experience in a retail environment, particularly in the luxury or watch and jewelry sector, is preferred.

Preferably a diploma in horology.

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

Employee discounts, personalized onboarding, specialized training in the watch and jewelry sector, and dynamic career progression opportunities.

The company fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals with disabilities and promoting gender equality with a high equality index score. It is committed to reducing environmental impact and encourages recycling of used watches and jewelry.