Swatch Group Sales Associate (Contract)

Employment Contract
Seniority Entry-Level
Posted Mar 23, 2026

Swatch Group seeks a Contract Sales Associate in Strasbourg for a 35H CDD (01.04–31.05.2026). Join the Swatch boutique to sell and advise customers.

Overview

Swatch Group is a leading international watchmaking conglomerate comprising multiple complementary brands across the full price spectrum. The Swatch brand is recognised for bold, design-driven, accessible watches that blend art, fashion and technology. As an employer the group emphasises craftsmanship, product innovation and career development through internal mobility and structured training programmes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an engaging, brand-aligned customer experience to drive sales and conversion in the Swatch boutique.
  • Advise customers on product features, styling and watch functionality; present collections with clarity and enthusiasm.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets while promoting add-ons and services.
  • Operate the point-of-sale, process transactions, handle cash and card payments and manage returns/exchanges according to policy.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensure presentation and stock rotation, and participate in stock counts and replenishment.
  • Support daily store operations including opening/closing procedures and inventory control.
  • Contribute to in-store promotions and events and liaise with the store manager on local execution.

Qualifications

  • Proven customer-facing retail experience, ideally in watches, jewellery, or fashion retail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, professional manner.
  • Sales-oriented mindset with proven ability to meet or exceed targets.
  • Reliability and flexibility to work scheduled shifts within the contract period (35 hours/week).
  • Ability to learn product details quickly and to apply brand standards in-store.

Skills

Customer service and clienteling Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Visual merchandising and store presentation Sales techniques and upselling Inventory control and stock management

Experience

Previous retail sales experience is required; experience in watchmaking, jewellery or luxury/fashion retail is strongly preferred.

Education

Secondary education (high school diploma) or equivalent; vocational retail training is an advantage.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France. 9 luxury roles are listed in Strasbourg on Cerulean. Across the Grand Est region, Cerulean lists 62 open positions — 7 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.

Benefits

Dedicated team of trainers; continuous professional development; internal mobility opportunities.

Culture

The Swatch brand combines Swiss watchmaking expertise with playful, contemporary design; the retail environment is fast-paced, creative and customer-focused. The wider Swatch Group promotes skill development and career progression through structured training and internal mobility.

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.