Galeries Lafayette Sales Advisor - Watches and Accessories
- Location
- MérignacNouvelle-AquitaineFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Louis Pion is a French specialist retailer focused on watches and accessories, operating a network of boutiques across France. The brand is recognised for accessible luxury, curated product assortments and a retail culture that values product expertise, attentive client service and visual presentation.
Louis Pion Sales Advisor (CDI 35h) in Mérignac (Bordeaux) — permanent retail role selling watches and accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised, high-quality client service with a focus on client retention and long-term relationships.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive selling and clienteling.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge of watches and accessories; advise clients on features, materials and after-sales care.
- Maintain boutique visual merchandising and presentation to brand standards; participate in seasonal floor moves and window dressing.
- Manage daily store operations including stock reception, inventory control, pricing, POS transactions and cash handling.
- Support after-sales processes: repairs intake, warranty handling and coordination with service partners where applicable.
- Uphold loss-prevention, safety and compliance procedures; contribute to store reporting and administrative tasks.
- Participate in promotional events, launches and local marketing initiatives to drive store traffic.
Qualifications
- Proven customer-facing experience in retail, preferably in watches, jewelry or luxury accessories.
- Demonstrable sales track record with goal orientation and strong closing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; polished, professional presence appropriate to a luxury retail environment.
- Ability to manage transactions accurately and follow store operational procedures.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends and peak trading periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of retail sales experience, ideally within watches, jewelry or premium accessories; prior luxury or premium-brand experience preferred.
Education
Secondary education; vocational training in retail, sales or hospitality is advantageous but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Mérignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, within easy reach of Bordeaux.
Culture
The boutique environment emphasises product expertise and exceptional face-to-face client service. Teams are collaborative and sales-driven, with an emphasis on visual standards and personalised selling characteristic of French specialty retail.
About Cerulean
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