Le Bon Marché Lead Retail Sales Associate — Produce

Employment Full-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
Posted ✦ Today

La Grande Epicerie de Paris (Groupe Bon Marché) seeks a Lead Retail Sales Associate — Produce (CDI, Paris).

Overview

La Grande Epicerie de Paris is the gourmet food hall of Le Bon Marché, a landmark Parisian luxury retailer. Renowned for a curated selection of high-quality produce and artisanal foods presented within an elegant retail environment, the business emphasizes exceptional client service, product expertise and meticulous presentation. The role sits within Groupe Bon Marché's selective retail operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily activities of the produce counter, distribute tasks and act as the manager’s on-floor delegate.
  • Welcome clients, identify needs, advise on products, execute transactions and follow up to build loyalty.
  • Drive sales through suggestive selling, merchandising and by participating in commercial actions and in-store events.
  • Ensure stock availability: receive deliveries, replenish displays, monitor DLC/DLUO and participate in ordering and stock-taking.
  • Maintain presentation standards: implement planograms, control pricing/badging and set up promotional displays and tastings.
  • Ensure strict application of hygiene and safety rules, maintain cleanliness of the counter, equipment and reserves, and escalate non-compliance to the N+1.

Qualifications

  • Commercial diploma or equivalent professional experience in retail or food service.
  • Good knowledge of fresh produce and related customer expectations.
  • Proven client-facing skills with a commercial mindset and ability to upsell.
  • Organized, proactive and able to manage priorities under pressure.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership potential; ability to onboard and train new colleagues.
  • Basic numeracy and experience with cash handling / POS operations. English language skills are an asset.

Skills

Customer service and client advisory Team leadership and staff coordination Sales techniques and upselling Merchandising and visual presentation Stock management and inventory control Cash handling / point-of-sale operations Food hygiene and safety practices

Experience

Entry-level — open to candidates with little or no prior experience; commercial training or prior experience in retail/food sales is advantageous. Some experience supervising or coordinating a small team is a plus.

Education

Commercial/business diploma or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.397 open roles in Paris, including 166 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.830 active listings on Cerulean, 193 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.401 open positions, with 236 posted this week.

Culture

The employer cultivates a Parisian luxury retail culture that prioritizes refined client service, product knowledge and attention to detail. The Groupe Bon Marché publicly affirms a commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where initiative and craftsmanship are valued.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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