- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-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 develops revenue through excellent client relationships, sales expertise and customer retention, while managing the full sales process, merchandising and stock replenishment. The role is a full-time internship at Printemps Marseille La Valentine.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive revenue through excellent client relationships, mastery of the sales ceremony and Printemps’ commercial offering, and customer retention.
- Manage the complete sales process, including greeting, assisting and advising customers; recommending substitute and additional products; offering services; building loyalty; closing sales; and processing payments.
- Optimize the sales floor by ensuring product availability and merchandising, and contribute to successful in-store commercial events in collaboration with Printemps teams.
- Manage and optimize stock replenishment, including labeling, security tagging, product availability and organization.
- Maintain the image and excellence of Printemps.
Qualifications
- Training in commerce, such as a Bac Pro Commerce or BTS Management des Unités Commerciales.
- Experience in sales in a fashion and premium retail environment.
- Mastery of sales techniques.
- Excellent service and advisory skills, with a strong understanding of premium retail codes.
- Availability, energy, interpersonal ease, initiative, enthusiasm for sales challenges, teamwork, and an interest in fashion and department stores.
Skills
Education
Training in commerce, such as a Bac Pro Commerce or BTS Management des Unités Commerciales.
Workplace
This position is based in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
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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.
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