Le Bon Marché Seasonal Sales Associate — Gourmet Food
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
La Grande Epicerie de Paris is an iconic luxury food emporium and the gourmet department of Le Bon Marché, itself part of the LVMH group. Renowned for an extensive selection of high-quality products and an elevated in-store experience, the brand combines culinary expertise with premium retail service in the heart of Paris.
La Grande Epicerie de Paris (Paris) is hiring a Seasonal Sales Associate — Gourmet Food (CDD, full-time) for the summer months.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and advise an upscale customer base, listening to needs and recommending products to maximise conversion and basket value.
- Open and close the department: prepare displays, arrange deliveries, implement product placement and signage (balisage), and perform daily replenishment.
- Monitor product freshness and sell-by/use-by dates; manage stock rotation and minimise shrinkage.
- Conduct product presentations and tastings to stimulate complementary sales and deepen product knowledge among customers.
- Maintain the commercial and sanitary standards of the department: cleaning, respect for hygiene rules, participation in inventories and daily housekeeping.
- Animate the sales floor to create a dynamic shopping environment in coordination with the section manager.
Qualifications
- First professional experience in gastronomy, gourmet retail or luxury foodservice preferred.
- Strong customer-service orientation and proven interpersonal skills with an upscale clientele.
- Keen interest in gastronomy and product-driven selling.
- Energetic, responsive, curious, autonomous and able to work flexibly across tasks.
- Availability during July and August for the summer contract.
- Conversational English.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; candidates may be beginners but a prior role in gastronomy or luxury retail is advantageous.
Education
Secondary school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, hospitality or gastronomy is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The La Grande Epicerie workplace emphasises product excellence, refined customer service and a strong team ethic within a fast-paced luxury retail environment. As part of Le Bon Marché and the LVMH group, the employer values diversity, craftsmanship and professional development in gastronomy and retail.
About Cerulean
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