- Location
- Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 14-16 (View map)75008 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 12, 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 recruiting a Sales Associate on a permanent contract for its rue Saint-Honoré boutique in Paris. The role combines watch sales and client relationship management with after-sales follow-up, merchandising, stock operations and maintaining boutique presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients with professionalism, courtesy and elegance.
- Identify clients’ needs and advise them on their purchases.
- Complete sales and recommend suitable complementary products or services.
- Process payments in accordance with internal procedures.
- Manage after-sales service follow-up, including case administration, client requests and standard correspondence.
- Participate in quick-service operations and authorized minor interventions.
- Manage, update and enrich the client database.
- Participate in client loyalty initiatives and mailings, and organize client mailings.
- Set up and maintain window displays in accordance with the brand’s merchandising standards.
- Follow boutique opening and closing procedures.
- Receive deliveries, check that goods conform to requirements and put them into stock.
- Prepare displayed watches by setting the time, winding them and checking them.
- Participate in stocktakes and stock monitoring.
- Maintain the cleanliness, upkeep and presentation of the point of sale, windows and sales areas.
- Ensure products are showcased effectively and the brand’s presentation standards are respected.
Qualifications
- Previous sales experience.
- Passion for the watchmaking and jewelry and/or luxury sectors.
- Dynamic, with a taste for challenges and excellent communication skills.
- Results-driven, with a strong service orientation and team spirit.
- Motivated to develop in a high-end environment and comfortable interacting with discerning clients.
- Fluent English; a second language is highly valued.
Skills
Experience
Previous sales experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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