Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate

Paris • France

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Horlogerie Bijouterie division of Groupe Galeries Lafayette 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 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores in France and Luxembourg. Louis Pion, with its 70 retail locations and e-commerce platform, offers an extensive selection of watches and jewelry from over 60 brands, ranging from accessible to premium, including its own collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to more than 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands, with 12 boutiques and an online store. The division also operates monobrand boutiques for Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Messika, Tudor, and Hermès, both in department stores and airports, aiming to captivate enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

1. Welcome and assist customers, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
2. Advise clients and develop tailored solutions to meet their needs.
3. Handle transactions and process payments efficiently.
4. Promote the Louis Pion brand and drive sales growth.
5. Maintain store appearance and manage window displays with regular restocking.
6. Be knowledgeable about store offerings and effectively present brands to customers.
7. Perform simple repairs on-site, such as resizing and bracelet changes.
8. Manage after-sales service and special order follow-ups.
9. Oversee deliveries and conduct inventory checks.
10. Highlight and promote the selection of jewelry.

1. Customer-oriented with a strong ability to build trust with clients.
2. Action-oriented with a focus on achieving results.
3. Adaptable and open to new challenges.

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong sales and negotiation abilities.
3. Proficiency in handling transactions and inventory management.
4. Ability to perform basic watch and jewelry repairs.

Previous experience in retail sales, preferably within the luxury sector, is advantageous.

The position offers a fixed salary over 12.5 months, variable compensation based on sales performance, employee discounts, personalized onboarding, and specialized training in the watch and jewelry sector.

The company fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals with disabilities and promoting gender equality, as evidenced by a near-perfect equality index score. The organization is committed to environmental sustainability and actively encourages recycling of used watches and jewelry across all retail locations.