- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
CELINE is seeking a Sales Assistant for its Paris boutique for an internship from October to February 2027. The role supports sales growth and store operations while delivering exceptional client experiences and representing the Maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to sales revenue growth and the achievement of store targets.
- Welcome and advise clients, delivering an exceptional experience.
- Share product expertise with clients.
- Show initiative and confidence in recommending complementary products.
- Help attract and retain clients by building privileged, lasting relationships with each one.
- Maintain the store's presentation.
- Support store operations alongside the team, including visual merchandising, replenishment, transfers, after-sales service and stock management.
- Master and comply with internal procedures and guidelines.
- Support the Maison's digital development.
- Represent CELINE and the group as an ambassador.
- Embody the CELINE spirit through creativity and a commitment to excellence.
Qualifications
- Strong sensitivity to product and fashion.
- Ability to understand and exceed client needs to deliver the best possible client experience.
- Enjoys challenges and is motivated to achieve shared targets.
- Initiative, service orientation, natural curiosity, open-mindedness, optimism and empathy.
- Fluent French and English; a third language is an asset.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Celine, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Retail Sales Assistant», «Sales Associate», «Client Advisor Assistant», «Retail Customer Service Assistant», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.
