Galeries Lafayette Assistant Buyer Internship - Jewelry

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Posted
Mar 19, 2025

About Galeries Lafayette

The Watch and Jewelry Division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French distributor in the horology and jewelry sectors 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 its 70 retail outlets and e-commerce platform, offers an extensive 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 network of 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 enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Galeries Lafayette in Levallois-Perret seeks an Assistant Buyer Intern for Jewelry. Join the leading French distributor in a strategic and analytical role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist buyers in daily tasks within the Purchasing Department.
  • Participate in sales analysis and collection reviews to provide insightful recommendations.
  • Conduct benchmarks and competitive analysis to aid in the development of the annual offer strategy.
  • Contribute to negotiation preparations and range analysis.
  • Attend supplier meetings to aid in assortment construction.
  • Assist in the development of store merchandising plans, following negotiations and concept evolutions.
  • Create sales support documents, including brand and product sheets.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a business school or university, pursuing a Bac +4 or Bac +5 level degree.
  • Seeking a six-month internship starting in July 2025.

Skills

Strategic thinking and analytical skills. Customer-oriented with proactive improvement-seeking attitude.

Experience

No prior professional experience required, but a strategic mindset and analytical capabilities are essential.

Education

Pursuing a Bac +4 or Bac +5 level degree in business or related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.

Compensation

Fixed monthly stipend: €1200 for Bac +4 level, €1400 for Bac +5 level.

Benefits

Employee discounts on purchases, access to inter-company restaurant, one day of remote work per week, personalized onboarding, and a commitment to sustainable mobility.

Culture

The Galeries Lafayette Group is committed to inclusivity, welcoming individuals with disabilities and participating in initiatives like Duoday. The company is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and promotes recycling of used watches and jewelry across all sales points.

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