Le Bon Marché Cheese Sales Associate (35h, CDI)
La Grande Epicerie de Paris — Cheese Sales Associate (35h CDI) in Paris (75007). Client-focused role in gourmet food retail.
Overview
La Grande Epicerie de Paris is a renowned Parisian food emporium and part of Le Bon Marché within the LVMH group. The maison curates an extensive selection of high-quality gastronomic products in a luxurious retail environment and is recognised for attentive client service and culinary expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver warm, knowledgeable customer welcome and tailored product advice to develop sales and foster client loyalty.
- Present products, organise tastings and proactively propose complementary items to increase basket value.
- Open and close the cheese counter: set up displays, implement merchandising, manage deliveries and daily restocking.
- Control product quality and shelf life (DLC), minimise shrinkage and ensure correct labelling and rotation.
- Maintain counter cleanliness and hygiene standards; participate in inventories and routine sanitary procedures.
- Animate the sales area to enhance the customer experience and the department’s commercial performance.
Qualifications
- Experience in retail sales within cheese, delicatessen or gourmet food is highly desirable.
- Strong passion for cheese and gastronomy with demonstrable product knowledge and tasting ability.
- Client-focused with natural sales aptitude: persuasive listening, upselling and service orientation.
- Energetic, responsive and curious; comfortable working in a fast-paced, premium retail environment.
- Ability to communicate in English.
Skills
Experience
Retail sales experience in cheese, fromagerie or high-end food retail is strongly preferred; entry-level candidates with demonstrable gastronomic interest and sales aptitude may be considered.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes refined gastronomy, meticulous product curation and elevated client service typical of a luxury food destination. Teams operate with high standards of presentation and hospitality, fostering a collaborative environment where product knowledge and customer relationships are paramount.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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