Retail Trainee
Richemont seeks a Retail Trainee (Curricular Internship) in Athens — hands-on luxury retail training in client service, merchandising and store operations.
Overview
Richemont is a global luxury goods conglomerate comprising distinguished maisons in jewellery, watchmaking and accessories. As an employer, Richemont emphasises craftsmanship, heritage brands and client-centric retail excellence while investing in talent development across its house portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support in-store teams with day-to-day retail operations, including client reception, sales support and after-sales follow-up.
- Assist with visual merchandising and window presentation to uphold brand standards and seasonal directives.
- Operate and learn the Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions, returns and client record maintenance.
- Participate in stock management tasks: receiving, tagging, replenishment and inventory checks.
- Perform administrative duties such as appointment scheduling, sales reporting and liaison with headquarters.
- Observe and apply clienteling techniques to contribute to relationship-building and client retention.
- Contribute to store projects and training sessions to develop product knowledge and selling skills.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in a university-level programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Retail Management or a related discipline; curricular internship status required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a professional demeanour appropriate to luxury retail environments.
- Fluency in Greek and a strong command of English is highly desirable (language requirements may be specified by the maison).
- Legal authorisation to undertake a curricular internship in Greece.
- Availability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends as required by store operations.
Skills
Experience
No prior luxury-retail experience is required; previous customer-facing, retail or hospitality experience is advantageous and will be considered favorably.
Education
Enrolled in a tertiary-level programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Retail Management or a related field; curricular internship placement required.
Culture
Richemont promotes a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, brand stewardship and professional development across its maisons. The workplace values mentorship, attention to detail and a client-focused approach, offering interns exposure to luxury retail standards and operational best practices.