Swatch Group Sales Associate (Fixed-term Contract, 35h)

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Employment Contract
Seniority Entry-Level
Posted Mar 19, 2026

Swatch Group — Sales Associate (CDD 35h) in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France. Fixed-term retail role from 07/04/2026 to 31/08/2026.

Overview

Swatch Group is a leading international watchmaking conglomerate encompassing multiple brands across the full market spectrum. The Swatch brand is recognised for its bold, design-led, colourful watches that bridge art, fashion and accessible innovation. As an employer, the Group emphasises craftsmanship, innovation and continuous learning, offering internal mobility and structured training pathways.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, personalised customer service and clienteling to achieve individual and store sales targets.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems and accurately process transactions, returns and exchanges in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintain impeccable store presentation through visual merchandising, window dressing and adherence to brand display standards.
  • Manage stock: receive deliveries, perform inventory counts, replenish merchandise and ensure accurate stock records.
  • Support store promotions, local events and product launches; proactively engage customers and build loyalty.
  • Participate in mandatory trainings and product knowledge sessions; apply new skills to sales interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with loss-prevention, cash handling and company safety and operational policies.

Qualifications

  • Legal right to work in France for the full contract period (07/04/2026–31/08/2026) and availability for a 35-hour workweek.
  • Professional, client-focused demeanour with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible retail hours including weekends and peak trading periods.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining brand standards.
  • Previous experience in a retail or customer-facing role, ideally within watches, jewellery or luxury accessories.

Skills

Client-facing sales and clienteling Product knowledge — watches and accessories Visual merchandising and window dressing Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Inventory management and stock control Upselling and achieving retail KPIs Participation in training and continuous skills development

Experience

Typically 1–2 years of customer-facing retail experience; experience in watch, jewellery or luxury retail is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational retail or hospitality training is an asset.

Workplace

This position is based in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, within easy reach of Nice. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area accounts for 177 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.239 open positions, with 63 posted this week.

Benefits

Structured internal training programme with access to dedicated trainers; emphasis on professional development and internal mobility.

Culture

Swatch combines playful design and accessible innovation with the technical heritage of an established watchmaking group. The workplace favours creativity, a strong retail ethic and continuous learning, supported by formal training programmes and opportunities for career progression within the Group.

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.