Galeries Lafayette Retail Sales Advisor
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Louis Pion is a French specialist retailer of watches and related accessories, operating an omnichannel network of boutiques across France and urban shopping destinations. The brand is recognized for accessible horology, curated brand assortments and a retail model that blends product expertise with personalised customer service.
Louis Pion in Paris is hiring a Retail Sales Advisor (contract) for a 28h/week fixed-term role in watch retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, personalised customer service to boutique visitors and convert interactions into sales of watches and accessories.
- Advise customers on product features, brand heritage and technical specifications to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, handle cash and payment reconciliations accurately.
- Maintain visual merchandising and shop-floor standards to brand guidelines, including stock replenishment and window presentation.
- Manage incoming and outgoing stock, perform inventory controls and support receiving and back-office processes.
- Build and maintain client relationships through proactive clienteling and after-sales follow-up, including warranty and repair coordination.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets and contribute to promotional and seasonal initiatives.
Qualifications
- Previous retail sales experience, ideally in watches, jewellery or premium accessories.
- Strong customer-focus with demonstrated ability to close sales and exceed targets.
- Flexible availability to work a 28-hour weekly schedule, including weekends; able to commit to a fixed-term contract (CDD) of approximately four months.
- Professional appearance and excellent interpersonal communication in French.
- Legal authorization to work in France.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–2 years of customer-facing retail experience; prior experience in watch or jewellery sales is highly desirable.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail or luxury sales is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes product expertise, attentive client service and a fast-paced retail environment. Teams are customer-centric and focused on boutique presentation, with opportunities to develop horological knowledge and retail capabilities.
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