Galeries Lafayette Sales Advisor
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Rolex is a leading Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision, timeless design and technical excellence. As a privately held maison with a global retail footprint, Rolex operates exclusive boutiques and partners, offering an exacting retail environment focused on product integrity, client confidentiality and enduring brand stewardship.
Rolex — Sales Advisor in Paris (Haussmann). Full-time role for an experienced luxury watch sales professional.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized, discreet client service and cultivate long-term relationships with a high-net-worth clientele.
- Present and demonstrate mechanical watchmaking products with authoritative product knowledge and storytelling.
- Achieve and exceed boutique sales targets through proactive clienteling, follow-up and appointment management.
- Manage transactions using point-of-sale systems and ensure accurate processing of payments, warranties and documentation.
- Maintain boutique standards for visual merchandising, window displays and product presentation in line with brand guidelines.
- Oversee stock accuracy, receive and verify deliveries, and liaise with the inventory/after-sales teams for allocations and repairs.
- Record client interactions and sales activity in the CRM; develop personalised outreach and remarketing opportunities.
- Uphold strict confidentiality, security procedures and compliance with internal controls for high-value merchandise.
Qualifications
- Proven luxury retail sales experience, ideally 2+ years selling watches or high-end jewellery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a polished, professional presence.
- Demonstrable ability to build lasting client relationships and manage a personal client portfolio.
- Strong numeracy and transactional accuracy; able to handle high-value sales with discretion.
- Fluency in French is highly advantageous for a Paris boutique; proficiency in English desirable.
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years of progressive experience in luxury retail, preferably within watchmaking, jewellery or high-end fashion; demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and managing VIP clients.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or tertiary qualification in retail, luxury brand management or hospitality is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace culture emphasizes precision, discretion and an uncompromising commitment to product excellence. Team members operate within a structured, client-centric environment where professionalism, etiquette and long-term relationship building are paramount.
About Cerulean
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