Swatch Retail Sales Associate

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Location
NantesPays de la LoireFrance
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fine Watches & Horology
Posted
Apr 10, 2026

About Swatch

Swatch is a global watchmaker and member of the Swatch Group, a multinational horology conglomerate that designs, manufactures and distributes finished watches, movements and components across a broad range of price segments. The Swatch brand is known for design-led, accessible wristwatches and operates within the Group's extensive retail and multi-brand networks.

Swatch in Nantes is hiring a temporary Retail Sales Associate (CDD, 1 Jul–9 Aug 2026) to deliver customer service and drive in-store sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver outstanding customer service and build rapport with clients to drive sales and brand loyalty.
  • Demonstrate detailed product knowledge of Swatch watches and related accessories; advise clients on features and styling.
  • Process sales transactions accurately using the store point-of-sale system, handle payments and maintain cash procedures.
  • Support visual merchandising standards on the sales floor and ensure product displays are attractive and fully stocked.
  • Carry out stock management tasks including inventory counts, receiving deliveries and maintaining back-stock organisation.
  • Manage after-sales requests and basic clienteling activities such as follow-up calls or reservations as required.
  • Comply with store policies, loss-prevention procedures and maintain a professional presentation at all times.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail or customer-facing sales experience, ideally within watches, jewellery or fashion retail.
  • Availability to work the fixed-term contract from 1 July to 9 August 2026, including weekends and peak retail hours.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented demeanour.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced boutique environment and meet individual and store sales targets.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in retail or luxury sales is an advantage.

Skills

Customer service Product knowledge — watches Point-of-sale (POS) systems Cash handling Visual merchandising Inventory and stock management Sales techniques and closing

Experience

Practical experience in retail sales is required; candidates with prior experience selling watches, jewellery or premium accessories will be preferred. Seasonal or temporary retail experience is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational retail or sales training preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France.

Culture

Swatch offers a dynamic, design-driven retail environment within a larger horology group. The workplace emphasizes product enthusiasm, creativity and collaborative selling, with opportunities to work across a diverse portfolio of watch brands within the Swatch Group.

About Cerulean

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