- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- 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 Associate for a 2–3-month internship starting in early November 2026 in Rennes. The role represents the Maison, delivers attentive client service, supports clienteling and sales, and contributes to store and back-office operations. Benefits include restaurant vouchers, 50% transport-cost reimbursement and retail training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Longchamp as a brand ambassador, embodying its values of energy and authenticity and 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 delivering sincere, impeccable service.
- Build a client database using the digital tools provided and strengthen client engagement with the Maison.
- Maintain the sales floor, including the checkout area, stockroom and merchandise organization.
- Contribute to visual merchandising updates in accordance with guidelines.
- Support back-office operations, including inventory and replenishment.
Qualifications
- Bac+2/3 level, with a business school or equivalent background; an initial sales experience is preferred.
- Conversational or advanced English (B2 or C1); proficiency in an additional language is an advantage.
- Passion for fashion and leather goods.
- Strong customer orientation and an interest in developing a performance- and results-focused mindset.
- Enthusiasm and good knowledge of the sector and its trends.
Skills
Experience
An initial sales experience is preferred.
Education
Bac+2/3 level, from a business school or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Rennes, Brittany, France.
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Benefits
Restaurant vouchers worth €10.50, with €6.04 covered by the employer; 50% reimbursement of 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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