Swatch Sales Assistant
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €25,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Swatch
Swatch is an iconic Swiss watchmaking brand that has redefined timekeeping through bold design, precision engineering, and a democratic spirit of creativity since 1983. As an employer, the brand offers an energetic, international environment where innovation, craftsmanship, marketing flair, and cultural relevance converge. Employees are invited to contribute to a house known for challenging convention, celebrating individuality, and bringing Swiss quality to a global audience. With the strength of the Swatch Group behind it, Swatch provides opportunities across product development, retail, communications, operations, and digital transformation, attracting talents who thrive at the intersection of design, technology, and contemporary lifestyle.
Swatch Group Italia, Florence – Sales Assistant part-time role (20–30 hrs/week) in luxury watch retail with competitive compensation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional sales experiences, focusing on customer care and fulfilling client desires
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to business objectives through effective client relationship management
- Process sales transactions, handle returns, manage customer inquiries, and provide post-sale support
- Maintain store organization, back-office operations, and inventory accuracy
- Ensure consistent and accurate presentation of Swatch and Flik Flak brand imagery and values
- Work flexible, rotating shifts to support store operations
- Adapt communication and interaction style based on customer needs and situational requirements
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience (sales, returns management, order processing)
- Commercial orientation with a solution-focused mindset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to identify client needs and adapt communication accordingly
- Proficiency with conflict resolution and objection handling
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts
- Excellent command of the English language; additional language proficiency preferred
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience in retail environments, including sales execution, returns management, and order processing.
Education
No specific educational requirement stated; secondary education typical for entry-level retail positions.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 25,000 per annum.
Culture
Swatch fosters a vibrant, creative workplace where Swiss precision meets bold self-expression and accessible design. As an employer, it encourages innovation, collaboration, and a playful entrepreneurial spirit, bringing together diverse teams across retail, design, marketing, and operations in a dynamic international environment.
About Cerulean
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