Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate

Toulon • France

Friday, July 25, 2025

The Watch and Jewelry Division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French distributor of horology and jewelry through its esteemed brands: Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. Serving as the purchasing hub for jewelry and watch sectors across 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores in France and Luxembourg, the division also manages multibrand watch spaces in 40 of these locations. Louis Pion, with 70 retail points 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 own collections. Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz provides exclusive access to over 50 prestigious watch and jewelry brands through its 12 boutiques and online presence. The division also operates monobrand boutiques for Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Messika, Tudor, and Hermès in department stores and airports, aiming to captivate watch and jewelry enthusiasts.

1. Welcome and assist customers, ensuring a superior 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 appearance and regularly update displays.
6. Possess thorough knowledge of store offerings and effectively present brands to customers.
7. Perform simple on-site repairs (e.g., resizing, bracelet changes).
8. Manage after-sales service and special orders.
9. Oversee deliveries and conduct inventory checks.
10. Showcase the jewelry selection with enthusiasm.

1. Customer-oriented mindset with a strong ability to build trust and provide personalized solutions.
2. Action-oriented with a focus on achieving results.
3. Adaptability to various situations and openness to new challenges.
4. Preferably holds a diploma in horology.

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

Previous experience in retail sales, particularly in luxury goods, is preferred.

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 is committed to inclusivity, with all positions open to individuals with disabilities. It boasts a gender equality index of 99/100 and actively participates in initiatives like DuoDay. The organization is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and promotes recycling of used watches and jewelry across all retail locations.