Galeries Lafayette Sales Advisor (Summer Fixed-Term)
- Location
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading luxury fashion house operating boutiques in major international capitals. As an employer it emphasizes refined client service, attention to product heritage and craftsmanship, and a polished retail environment typical of top-tier maisons within global luxury groups.
Sales Advisor (Summer Fixed-Term) at a leading luxury brand in Paris — temporary retail role delivering personalised client service and sales performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service to high-net-worth and walk-in customers, ensuring an elevated boutique experience.
- Achieve and exceed daily and weekly sales targets through active selling, product storytelling and upselling techniques.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions, returns and exchanges accurately while maintaining compliance with cash-handling procedures.
- Maintain boutique visual standards and merchandising guidelines, including window and floor displays, to reflect brand identity.
- Support stock management activities: receiving, replenishment, inventory counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Record client data and follow up proactively through clienteling activities to build long-term relationships.
Qualifications
- Fluent spoken French; professional working knowledge of English preferred.
- Proven customer-facing retail skills with an emphasis on luxury or premium products.
- Strong numerical accuracy for cash handling and transaction reconciliation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and a polished professional presentation.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 1+ year of retail experience, ideally within luxury or premium fashion; demonstrable success in meeting sales targets and providing high-touch customer service.
Education
Secondary education completion (Baccalauréat or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace cultivates a refined, service-oriented culture where craftsmanship and client relationships are paramount. Teams operate in an elegant boutique setting with high expectations for professionalism, teamwork and respect for brand heritage.
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.
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