- Location
- Vélizy-Villacoublay Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Printemps
Printemps is a French department store founded in Paris by Jules and Augustine Jaluzot in 1865. Its boulevard Haussmann flagship and regional stores bring fashion, beauty and homeware under one roof.
The Sales Advisor drives revenue through excellent client relationships, mastery of the sales ceremony and Printemps’ commercial offer, and client loyalty. The role manages end-to-end sales, merchandising, stock replenishment and the department store’s image; it is a full-time fixed-term contract (CDD).
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the full sales process, including welcoming clients, advising and assisting them, recommending substitute or additional products, offering services, building client loyalty, closing sales and processing payments.
- Optimize the sales floor by ensuring product availability and merchandising, and support the success of in-store commercial operations in collaboration with other Printemps teams.
- Manage and optimize stock replenishment, including labeling, security tagging, product availability and organization.
- Uphold the image and excellence of Printemps.
Qualifications
- Training in commerce, such as a vocational baccalaureate in commerce or a BTS.
- Mastery of sales techniques.
- Impeccable service and advisory skills, with an understanding of luxury retail codes.
- Knowledge of the expectations of domestic clientele.
- Availability, dynamism, interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm for sales challenges, teamwork, and an interest in fashion, luxury retail and department stores.
Skills
Experience
At least 2–3 years of experience in sales.
Education
Training in commerce, such as a vocational baccalaureate in commerce or a BTS.
Workplace
This position is based in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Culture
A personal shopper at Haussmann advises individual clients, while buyers at the Paris head office select merchandise for the stores. Visual merchandisers work with sales staff to present that selection on the shop floor.
About Cerulean
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