- Location
- Dijon Bourgogne-Franche-Comté France
- Address
- Rue du Bourg 19, 21000 Dijon View map
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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.
The Sales Associate represents Swatch in its Dijon boutique, delivering a memorable customer experience while contributing to sales and store objectives. Responsibilities span customer advice, sales and payments, independent opening and closing, merchandising, product checks, simple repairs and store upkeep; the role is a fixed-term contract from December 1 to December 27, at 35 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Share the Swatch universe by telling the stories behind its products, communicating its creativity and inspiring customer enthusiasm.
- Welcome and advise each customer with care, professionalism and elegance.
- Complete sales transactions and process payments.
- Independently manage store and cash register opening and closing.
- Receive and inspect products, and set up merchandising.
- Support after-sales service and carry out simple repairs.
- Keep the store impeccable through organisation, cleanliness and shelf replenishment.
Qualifications
- Commercial training and a successful first experience in sales.
- Strong interest in watchmaking, jewellery and/or the luxury world.
- Product sensitivity and good knowledge of the sector.
- Excellent presentation, polished verbal communication and interpersonal ease.
- At least B2-level English; able to interact comfortably with international customers.
- Additional languages are an asset.
Skills
Experience
A successful first experience in sales.
Education
Commercial training.
Workplace
The role is situated in Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
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Benefits
Meal vouchers with 60% employer contribution; company health insurance funded 65% by the employer; 50% reimbursement of public transport subscription; additional SwissLife pension plan after 6 months’ service; works council benefits including products, activities and events.
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
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.
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