Richemont Retail Intern — Watches (Horology)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that manages a portfolio of distinguished maisons across jewellery, watches and accessories. As an employer it emphasizes artisan craftsmanship, maison heritage and selective global retail networks, offering employees exposure to high standards of client service and product savoir‑faire within established luxury boutiques.

Richemont is hiring a Retail Intern — Watches in Paris for a summer internship supporting boutique sales, horology product education and client service.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support boutique sales team in delivering exceptional, personalised client service and maintaining client records.
  • Develop product knowledge in haute horlogerie and assist with client advisory conversations and product presentations.
  • Contribute to visual merchandising and boutique presentation to ensure brand standards and seasonal windows are executed.
  • Assist with stock reception, inventory control, merchandise replenishment and basic POS operations.
  • Perform CRM data entry, reservation follow‑ups and administrative tasks to support after‑sales service.
  • Participate in boutique training sessions, team briefings and special in‑store events.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Business, Luxury Management, Retail, Hospitality or equivalent; eligible for a summer internship in France.
  • Demonstrable interest in watchmaking/horology and the luxury retail sector.
  • Polished professional presentation, strong interpersonal skills and client‑facing confidence.
  • Ability to work a retail schedule including weekends; reliable and punctual.
  • French fluency for front‑of‑house interaction; professional English is advantageous.

Skills

Clienteling and CRM (customer record management and follow‑up) Point‑of‑sale (POS) operations and basic cash handling Product knowledge development in horology Visual merchandising and boutique presentation Inventory management and stock control Microsoft Excel and standard office software Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

No prior professional experience in luxury retail is required; previous internships or part‑time roles in retail, hospitality or the watch industry are advantageous and will be positively regarded.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant tertiary programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in business, luxury management, retail, hospitality or comparable field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Richemont’s culture values craft, discretion and long‑term brand stewardship. Teams in retail boutiques operate with a focus on connoisseurship and bespoke client relationships, while the wider group fosters internal training and cross‑maison collaboration to cultivate specialist expertise.

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.

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