- Location
- Tours Centre-Val de Loire France
- 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 at Galeries Lafayette Tours, starting in early November 2026. The role represents the Maison, delivers customer service and supports sales, store presentation and back-office operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Longchamp’s brand image and embody its values of energy and authenticity.
- Welcome and guide customers proactively as they discover the brand and its products.
- Listen actively to customer needs to maximize sales while delivering sincere, impeccable service.
- Build a customer database using the digital tools provided to strengthen customer engagement with the Maison.
- Maintain the sales floor, including the cash desk, stockroom and merchandise organization.
- Take part in visual merchandising changes in accordance with guidelines.
- Assist with back-office operations, including stocktakes and replenishment.
Qualifications
- Bac+2/3 level, with a business school or equivalent background.
- Ideally, initial sales experience.
- Conversational or advanced English at B2 or C1 level.
- An additional language is an advantage.
- Passion for fashion and leather goods.
- Strong customer orientation and an interest in developing a performance- and results-driven mindset.
- Enthusiasm and good knowledge of the sector and its trends.
Skills
Education
Bac+2/3 level; business school or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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Benefits
€10.50 meal vouchers, of which €6.04 is covered by the employer; 50% reimbursement of public transport costs upon presentation of a subscription receipt; professional development and training in retail professions.
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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