Longines Retail Sales Associate
Longines seeks a part-time Retail Sales Associate (21h/week) for its Paris (Boulevard Haussmann) boutique. Permanent contract with client-facing sales focus.
Overview
Longines is a Swiss watchmaker celebrated for refined design and horological expertise; the maison operates within the Swatch Group, a global leader in finished watch manufacturing. As part of a diversified portfolio of prestigious brands, Longines combines traditional craftsmanship with international retail and training infrastructures that support boutique teams across major luxury markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary, personalised client service in a boutique environment to convert walk-in and appointment traffic into sales.
- Advise clients on Longines collections and technical features, translating product knowledge into tailored recommendations.
- Meet and exceed individual and boutique sales targets; actively participate in clienteling and CRM follow-up to drive repeat business.
- Maintain boutique standards: visual merchandising, store presentation, stock management and inventory reconciliations.
- Process sales transactions, manage after-sales referrals (repairs and servicing) and ensure accurate till and paperwork procedures.
- Participate in brand and product trainings, team briefings and local marketing initiatives; contribute to a collaborative store culture.
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience in luxury watches, jewellery or premium fashion (typically 1–2 years).
- Strong interpersonal and sales skills with a client-first mindset and aptitude for relationship building.
- Solid product awareness of mechanical and quartz watches; prior exposure to horology is strongly preferred.
- Professional presentation, discretion and ability to represent a heritage luxury maison.
- Availability to work a 21-hour permanent schedule including weekends and evenings as required by boutique hours.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1–2 years of direct sales experience in luxury retail—ideally within watches or jewellery. Experience working in an international boutique or with premium clientele is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in luxury retail, hospitality or watchmaking is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.290 open roles in Paris, including 28 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.701 active listings on Cerulean, 44 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.243 open positions, with 55 posted this week.
Culture
The Longines boutique environment emphasises refinement, technical knowledge and attentive service rooted in Swiss watchmaking heritage. Teams are expected to uphold elevated presentation standards and to engage in continuous product training supported by the Swatch Group's global retail infrastructure.
About Cerulean
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