Galeries Lafayette Experienced Sales Advisor
About Galeries Lafayette
A confidential luxury fashion house operating within the global luxury sector. The employer emphasizes craftsmanship, refined client relationships and a high-touch retail experience typical of premier maisons and major luxury groups.
Confidential luxury fashion house in Paris seeks an Experienced Sales Advisor to deliver premium client service and drive boutique sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service to a discerning luxury clientele, including clienteling and aftercare.
- Achieve and exceed individual and boutique sales targets through proactive prospecting and conversion.
- Manage client appointments, follow-ups and VIP lists using established CRM and clienteling routines.
- Present merchandise with exacting visual merchandising standards and maintain boutique aesthetics.
- Process transactions accurately and manage cash handling, POS operations and returns according to policy.
- Support stock management: receive deliveries, perform inventory counts and assist with replenishment.
- Collaborate with store management on initiatives, events and local marketing to drive footfall and brand awareness.
- Uphold brand image, product knowledge and compliance with service protocols and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in luxury or premium fashion retail, demonstrating consistent sales performance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a client‑first mentality and discretion handling high‑value relationships.
- Strong presentation and visual merchandising aptitude; attention to detail in store standards.
- Comfortable with retail systems and point‑of‑sale processes; numerate and organised.
- Availability to work retail hours including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
- Fluency in the local language is expected; additional languages are advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in luxury, high‑end or premium fashion retail, with demonstrable success in client acquisition and retention.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, fashion or service industries preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The employer cultivates a refined, client‑centric workplace where craftsmanship, elegance and attention to detail define daily work. The environment rewards commercial initiative, professionalism and a polished service ethos consistent with leading luxury maisons.
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
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