Longines Retail Sales Associate
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Address
- Avenue Kléber 112, 75116 Paris View map
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
About Longines
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines is one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmaking houses, renowned for its timeless elegance, technical precision, and deep association with equestrian sport, aviation, and chronometry. As an employer within the Swatch Group, Longines offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a heritage brand that balances tradition with contemporary international reach. The Maison values craftsmanship, reliability, service excellence, and a refined sense of detail across its watchmaking, retail, marketing, operations, and corporate functions. Employees join a culture shaped by Swiss discipline, understated luxury, and a commitment to preserving and advancing a celebrated legacy.
Longines is hiring several Retail Sales Associates on fixed-term contracts from 23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 at its Paris points of sale: Printemps Haussmann, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Boutique Sèvres and Boutique Saint-Honoré. The role delivers personalized client service, develops sales, showcases collections and supports daily store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome, advise and assist clients with their purchases.
- Develop sales and contribute to achieving commercial objectives.
- Showcase the collections and maintain excellent product presentation.
- Process payments in accordance with internal procedures.
- Help build client loyalty.
- Maintain the sales area and replenish products.
- Assist with goods deliveries and stocktakes as needed.
Qualifications
- Successful initial experience in sales, ideally in luxury, premium or watchmaking.
- Excellent customer service and client relationship skills.
- Dynamic, autonomous and able to work as part of a team.
- Polished presentation and a strong commercial mindset.
- Fluent English is essential; proficiency in another language is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Initial successful experience in sales; ideally in luxury, premium or watchmaking.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Longines fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, timeless elegance, and a deep respect for watchmaking heritage. As an employer, the brand encourages craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence within an international environment where employees contribute to a legacy associated with performance, tradition, and understated sophistication.
About Cerulean
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