Swatch Sales Associate (Fixed-term, 35h) - Lyon
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Swatch
Swatch is the playful, design-driven watch brand within The Swatch Group, a leading international horology conglomerate. The brand draws inspiration from art, fashion and technology to produce expressive, accessible timepieces. The Swatch Group emphasises continuous training, career development and internal mobility across its portfolio of maisons.
Swatch is hiring a Sales Associate (35h, fixed-term) in Lyon, France from 29 June to 12 Sept 2026. Join the Swatch boutique as a seasonal sales professional.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and cultivate long-term customer relationships.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through active clienteling, product demonstration and upselling.
- Operate the point-of-sale terminal, process transactions and handle cash accurately following store procedures.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the shop floor reflects brand presentation guidelines.
- Receive, unpack and replenish stock; execute inventory checks and support loss-prevention protocols.
- Participate in brand and product training sessions and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Perform opening and closing duties, maintain store cleanliness and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience; prior experience in watches, accessories or fashion retail preferred.
- Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrable ability to meet sales targets and convert footfall into sales.
- Professional presentation and strong attention to visual merchandising detail.
- Availability for the contract period (29 June – 12 September 2026), including weekends and peak trading hours.
- Eligibility to work in France and right to work documentation.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1+ year of retail sales experience; experience selling watches or luxury accessories and prior seasonal/store campaign work are advantageous.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent (baccalauréat or comparable diploma preferred).
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Culture
Swatch fosters a creative, design-led workplace where experimentation and accessibility are celebrated. As part of The Swatch Group, the brand supports continuous learning, internal mobility and professional development through dedicated training programmes.
About Cerulean
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