Marketing & Commercial Assistant (Fixed-term, 4 months)

Overview

The Swatch Group is a leading global watch manufacturer and a major player across the full value chain of watchmaking, including finished watches, movements and precision components. The Group comprises multiple heritage and luxury maisons — among them Breguet — and combines traditional watchmaking craft with advanced nanomechanics and electronics. As an employer, the Group blends atelier-level savoir-faire with international retail and distribution expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day commercial support to the Breguet retail and wholesale teams in Paris, including order follow-up, stock monitoring and invoicing liaison.
• Coordinate local marketing operations: prepare point-of-sale materials, brief suppliers, and assist with visual merchandising and boutique activations.
• Support client-facing initiatives by preparing client dossiers, coordinating VIP appointments and maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Produce commercial and marketing reports and presentations (sales performance, product launches, campaign tracking) for local management and HQ.
• Assist in the organisation and on-site execution of events, trunk shows and product launches, ensuring brand standards and guest experience.
• Act as a conduit between the Paris retail network and central teams (product, marketing, logistics) to ensure timely information flow and execution.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced luxury retail or brand environment; previous exposure to watchmaking or fine jewellery is advantageous.
• Excellent organisation skills, meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional client-oriented manner.
• Availability for a fixed-term contract of four months in Paris and legal right to work in France.
• Proficiency in common office tools and comfort producing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Experience

Typically 1–3 years' relevant experience in luxury retail, brand marketing or commercial support; internships or agency experience within the watch or jewellery sector will be considered.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, marketing, communications or a related discipline.

Culture

The Swatch Group combines meticulous craftsmanship and technical innovation with a high-touch, client-focused retail ethos. Employees operate within a hierarchical yet collaborative environment where precision, brand heritage and exceptional service are paramount.