Retail Sales Associate

Location DeauvilleNormandyFrance
Type Full-time
Seniority Entry-Level
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Swatch Group seeks a Retail Sales Associate in Deauville, France — permanent 35h boutique sales role delivering client service and product expertise.

Overview

Swatch Group is a global leader in watchmaking, encompassing a portfolio of diverse, complementary brands across all price segments. The Group combines Swiss horological craftsmanship with innovation, design and creativity. As an employer, Swatch Group emphasizes continuous training, career development and internal mobility to support employee growth.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, client‑focused sales service and product advice to customers in the Swatch boutique.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and clienteling.
  • Maintain boutique presentation and visual merchandising standards in line with brand guidelines.
  • Operate the point‑of‑sale system, process transactions and manage returns/exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Support inventory management activities including stock intake, tagging and periodic stock counts.
  • Participate in brand and product training; contribute to a collaborative team environment and share product knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Proven customer‑facing experience in retail (minimum 1 year), preferably in watches, jewellery or fashion.
  • Commercial orientation with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives.
  • Professional command of French; English proficiency desirable.
  • Polished interpersonal manner, strong presentation skills and attention to detail.
  • Availability to work a 35‑hour contract with flexibility for weekends and peak trading periods.

Skills

Point‑of‑sale (POS) systems Clienteling and customer relationship management Visual merchandising and boutique presentation Stock control and inventory procedures Product knowledge: watches and accessories Sales techniques and closing

Experience

Minimum one year of retail sales experience, preferably within watches, jewellery or luxury fashion; demonstrable success meeting sales targets and delivering high‑quality client service.

Education

Secondary education (high school diploma) or equivalent; formal retail or sales training is a plus.

Culture

Swatch Group blends Swiss watchmaking heritage with modern creativity and technological innovation. The company fosters a learning culture with dedicated trainers, encouraging continuous professional development and internal mobility across its brand portfolio.