Galeries Lafayette Retail Sales Advisor
- Location
- StrasbourgGrand EstFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Louis Pion is a French retail specialist in watches and fashion accessories with a nationwide boutique network and an omnichannel sales presence. The brand is recognised for accessible luxury, product expertise and a client-focused retail experience.
Louis Pion in Strasbourg is hiring a Retail Sales Advisor — join the boutique team as Sales Advisor (CDI/CDD) and specialise in watches and accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, high-quality client service and build long-term relationships through personalised clienteling and after-sales follow-up.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets through proactive prospecting, upselling and cross-selling of watches and accessories.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge of timepieces and related items to explain features, craftsmanship and warranty terms.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions accurately and handle returns and repairs in accordance with store policy.
- Maintain stock integrity: receive deliveries, conduct inventory checks, replenish displays and support loss-prevention procedures.
- Ensure visual merchandising standards are met and the boutique presentation reflects brand guidelines.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in in-store training, promotions and events.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably in watches, jewellery or fashion (1–3 years preferred).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commercial mindset and demonstrable closing ability.
- Flexible availability including weekends and peak trading periods.
- Professional appearance and respect for brand standards.
- Basic numeracy and confidence using retail POS systems.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 1–3 years of frontline retail or boutique sales experience; prior exposure to watches, jewellery or luxury accessories is an advantage.
Education
Secondary education (high school diploma) or equivalent; vocational training in sales, luxury retail or related discipline is desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.
Culture
The workplace emphasises client-centric service, product expertise and polished boutique presentation. Teams are typically collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities for on-the-job learning in retail and product knowledge.
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