Le Bon Marché Summer Sales Intern
La Samaritaine, Paris — Summer Sales Internship (2 months, 17 Jun–16 Aug), full-time. Monthly stipend €750.
Overview
A historic Parisian luxury department store within LVMH's selective retail network, renowned for curated designer assortments and elevated client service. The store combines heritage retail savoir-faire with exacting visual merchandising and brand partnerships, offering immersive exposure to luxury retail operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Integrate into the sales team and act as an ambassador for the store and its maisons.
- Welcome, advise and accompany clients to build loyalty and deliver personalised service.
- Support sales advisors throughout the customer journey and complete transactions through to checkout.
- Maintain presentation and merchandising of product displays in line with VM guidelines and ensure the sales area is immaculate.
- Contribute to a high-standard customer experience through proactive client engagement and team collaboration.
Qualifications
- Eligible for a conventionné internship (stage conventionné) and available full-time from 17 June to 16 August 2026.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, natural enthusiasm and a warm, service-driven demeanour.
- Commercial sensibility and an appreciation for the luxury fashion environment.
- Fluency in English; strong spoken French is advantageous.
- Team-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working on the shop floor.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for candidates with little or no prior professional experience; open to beginners and students seeking a supervised retail internship.
Education
Student status required for a conventionné internship (enrolled in secondary or tertiary education) and able to provide an internship agreement.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.407 open roles in Paris, including 167 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.839 active listings on Cerulean, 193 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.411 open positions, with 236 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 750 per month.
Benefits
Convention de stage (internship agreement); Monthly stipend: €750.
Culture
The workplace prioritises refined client service, meticulous presentation and teamwork typical of Parisian luxury department stores. The environment is fast-paced and guest-focused, providing hands-on exposure to luxury brands, visual merchandising standards and high-touch retail operations.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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