Galeries Lafayette Sales Associate

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Location
OrléansCentre-Val de LoireFrance
Posted
Nov 8, 2024

About Galeries Lafayette

The Horlogerie Bijouterie division of the Galeries Lafayette Group stands as the preeminent French distributor of watches and jewelry through its esteemed brands: Galeries Lafayette, Louis Pion, and Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz. This division serves as the purchasing hub for jewelry and watch sectors across 57 Galeries Lafayette department stores in France and Luxembourg, operating multi-brand watch spaces in 40 of these locations. Louis Pion, with 70 retail outlets nationwide and an e-commerce platform, offers a diverse 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 12 boutiques and an online store, including bespoke jewelry creation services. The division also manages monobrand boutiques for Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Messika, Tudor, and Hermès in department stores and airports. The Horlogerie Bijouterie division aims to captivate the curiosity and passion of watch and jewelry enthusiasts.

Join Louis Pion in Orléans as a Sales Associate. Engage with customers, drive sales, and grow within the Galeries Lafayette Group.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and assist customers, ensuring a high level of service.
  • Advise clients and tailor arguments to meet their needs.
  • Process transactions and handle payments.
  • Promote the Louis Pion brand and drive sales growth.
  • Maintain store appearance and regularly update displays.
  • Stay informed about store offerings and present brands to customers.
  • Perform simple repairs on-site, such as resizing and bracelet changes.
  • Manage after-sales service and special orders.
  • Oversee deliveries and conduct inventory checks.
  • Highlight selected jewelry pieces with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

  • Customer-oriented with a strong ability to build trust and provide personalized solutions.
  • Action-oriented with a focus on achieving results.
  • Adaptable and open to new challenges.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong sales and negotiation abilities. Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Experience

Previous experience in retail sales, particularly in the luxury or fashion sector, is preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Compensation

Fixed annual salary paid over 12.5 months, with performance-based variable compensation.

Benefits

Employee discounts on purchases, personalized onboarding, specific training in the watch and jewelry sector, and dynamic career development opportunities.

Culture

The company is committed to inclusivity, with all positions open to individuals with disabilities. It boasts a high gender equality index and actively participates in environmental sustainability initiatives, including recycling efforts across all retail locations.

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