- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Longchamp
Longchamp is a family-owned French leather goods house. Jean Cassegrain founded it in Paris in 1948, making leather-covered pipes before the house turned to luggage and handbags. Its collections also include shoes and ready-to-wear.
Longchamp is recruiting a Sales Advisor for a 2–3-month, full-time internship starting in December 2026 at its Galeries Lafayette stand in Clermont-Ferrand. The role combines client service and sales with point-of-sale upkeep, visual merchandising and back-office support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Longchamp’s image and embody its values of energy and authenticity, creating a distinctive experience for every client.
- Proactively welcome and guide clients as they discover the brand and its products.
- Listen actively to clients’ needs to maximize sales while providing sincere, impeccable service.
- Build a client database using the digital tools provided and strengthen client engagement with the Maison.
- Maintain the point of sale, including the checkout, stockroom and merchandise presentation.
- Participate in visual merchandising changes in accordance with the guidelines.
- Contribute to back-office operations, including inventories and replenishment.
Qualifications
- Bac+2/3 level, with a business school or equivalent background.
- Ideally, an initial experience in sales.
- Conversational or advanced English at B2 or C1 level.
- An additional language is an advantage.
- Passion for fashion and leather goods.
- Strong client orientation and an interest in developing a performance- and results-focused approach.
- Enthusiasm and good knowledge of the sector and its trends.
Skills
Experience
Ideally, an initial experience in sales; less than 1 year.
Education
Bac+2/3 level; business school or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Explore jobs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes or in France.
Benefits
Restaurant vouchers worth €10.50, with €6.04 covered by the employer; 50% reimbursement of transport costs upon proof of subscription. Professional development through retail training recognized for its quality.
Culture
Leatherworkers learn their trade in the house’s workshops. At Segré, craftspeople also repair bags, while in boutiques and department-store concessions sales advisers help clients choose among materials, sizes and finishes.
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