Swatch Group Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group is a leading international watchmaking organization encompassing a portfolio of well-known brands across the full price spectrum. The Swatch brand is emblematic for bold, design-led, playful timepieces that intersect art, fashion and technology. As an employer, the Group emphasizes technical excellence in watchmaking, ongoing training, career development and internal mobility.
Swatch Group — Sales Associate (CDD 35h) in Nice, France. Fixed-term retail role from 2 May to 31 May 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional in-store customer service: greet clients, assess needs and present relevant watch and accessory collections.
- Achieve individual and store sales objectives through consultative selling, cross-selling and clienteling.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately; process transactions, returns and exchanges; handle cash and card payments.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product displays reflect brand guidelines and seasonal campaigns.
- Manage stock: receive deliveries, perform stock counts, replenish sales floor and support inventory accuracy.
- Provide product knowledge and after-sales support, including basic watch handling and care advice.
- Collaborate with store team to ensure smooth shift handovers, store cleanliness and compliance with corporate procedures.
Qualifications
- Available for a fixed-term contract from 2 May 2026 to 31 May 2026; able to work a 35-hour weekly schedule.
- Proven retail experience, ideally within watches, jewelry or fashion (1+ years preferred).
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a commercial mindset.
- Reliable, punctual and capable of working weekends or peak trading hours as required.
- Legal right to work in France.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in retail sales, preferably in watches, jewelry or premium fashion; demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and deliver high standards of customer care.
Education
Secondary school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, sales or luxury goods is an advantage.
Workplace
This position is based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
Culture
Swatch Group cultivates a culture that blends Swiss watchmaking heritage with contemporary design and innovation. The company invests in employee development through dedicated training programmes and encourages professional progression and internal mobility across its brand portfolio.
About Cerulean
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