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Galileo Global Education

Provides specialized higher education globally

Sales Associate

InternshipDeadline 12/31/26
No salary listed
Rennes, France
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • You are entering a Bac+2 commerce program through an apprenticeship.
  • You enjoy customer contact and want to become a confirmed sales associate.
  • You can work independently and as part of a team and are flexible.
  • You are committed to environmental and corporate social responsibility topics.
Responsibilities
  • Create a unique experience for every customer.
  • Welcome customers in the store.
  • Advise customers on products and services.
  • Develop sales and achieve the store's commercial objectives.
  • Develop and manage web orders.
  • Build customer loyalty.
  • Ensure the store and collections are properly maintained.
  • Monitor and implement collections in accordance with the brand's merchandising rules.
  • Participate in setting up new store displays and atmospheres.
  • Participate in deliveries and product replenishment.
  • Manage click-and-collect orders.
  • Analyze performance indicators, including conversion rate, average basket, and sales index, and implement actions to improve them.
  • Process payments in accordance with procedures.
  • Capture and retain customers.

About the company

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Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
  • S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
  • June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
  • 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
  • Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
  • Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
  • AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.

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Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%