Galeries Lafayette Junior Sales Manager
Luxury fashion house — Junior Sales Manager (alternance) in Lyon (Bron). Work‑study retail role focused on clienteling, merchandising and supporting store leadership.
Overview
A leading luxury fashion house within a major global luxury group, the employer specialises in high-end apparel and accessories and operates an international network of boutiques. The organisation emphasises exceptional client service, artisanship and progressive development paths for early-career talent, including structured alternance and apprenticeship programmes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the store manager in achieving sales targets through daily commercial activity and client-focused initiatives.
- Deliver high-quality clienteling: welcome, advise and retain clients through personalised service and CRM follow-up.
- Contribute to visual merchandising and boutique presentation in line with brand directives.
- Assist with daily store operations including stock intake, inventory control and merchandising replenishment.
- Coach and motivate boutique sales staff during shifts, ensuring consistent service standards and knowledge transfer.
- Produce and analyse basic sales reports and KPIs to inform in-store action plans and promotional activity.
- Participate in product training, events and local marketing initiatives to drive footfall and conversion.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a higher-education programme (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business, Luxury Management, Retail or related discipline as part of an alternance/work-study agreement.
- Strong commercial orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Customer-focused demeanour with a professional presentation appropriate to luxury retail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and to perform under sales pressure.
- Basic numeracy and familiarity with sales reporting and KPI concepts.
Skills
Experience
Suitable for candidates with limited professional experience in retail; typically 0–2 years in sales or customer-facing roles is expected, preferably with exposure to luxury or premium retail environments and basic supervisory responsibilities.
Education
Enrolled in or pursuing a Bachelor's degree (Licence/Bachelor) or equivalent in Business, Luxury Management, Retail, Marketing or a related field — alternance/work-study students preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — conveniently close to Lyon. There are currently 4 open positions in Bron on Cerulean. Within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Cerulean currently features 69 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace culture reflects the values of a luxury maison: meticulous attention to product and client experience, collaborative teamwork, and strong emphasis on training and career progression through structured learning. The environment is high‑tempo and client-centric, with opportunities for hands-on development in boutique management.
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.