Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are the headquarters of L'OCCITANE?
- How many stores does L'OCCITANE have in the U.K.? Worldwide?
- How many associates does the company employ?
- Do you have a list of current openings? Where do I send my resume?
- Do you have any part-time jobs?
- I sent in my resume a couple of days ago. How long will it take before I can schedule an interview?
- What skills do I need to be eligible?
- What is the interview process like?
- How do I apply for a summer internship at L'OCCITANE?
- Is there opportunity for career advancement between divisions? Does L'OCCITANE promote from within?
- Does L'OCCITANE believe in training?
1. Where are the headquarters of L'OCCITANE?
The international headquarters are split between Paris, France and Manosque, France. Manosque is located in Provence, in the south of France, just a few miles from where L'OCCITANE was founded. The headquarters of our UK division is in Central London.
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2. How many stores does L'OCCITANE have in the U.K.? Worldwide?
L'OCCITANE currently has 31 boutiques in the United Kingdom. Worldwide, L'OCCITANE has nearly 900 boutiques and is located in nearly 70 countries. Some of these countries include Australia, France, Taiwan and the United States.
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3. How many associates does the company employ?
L'OCCITANE U.K. currently employs over 200 associates. L'OCCITANE’s population is comprised of both full-time and part-time associates.
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4. Do you have a list of current openings? Where do I send my resume?
Please click the ‘Current Job Openings’ link on the left. You can apply for current vacancies here. You can also send your CV by email to recruitment@loccitane.co.uk or by post to L'OCCITANE Ltd, Resourcing Officer, 4th Floor, 15-19 Cavendish Place, London, W1G 0QE. You can also register your details for future vacancies.
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5. Do you have any part-time jobs?
All Sales Associate positions at boutique level are part time. On occasion we also offer Assistant Boutique Manager positions on a part time basis. For current job openings, please visit the L'OCCITANE "Vacancies" page
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6. I sent in my resume a couple of days ago. How long will it take before I can schedule an interview?
When hiring, L'OCCITANE endeavors to identify people who share its vision, who are passionate about its products, and who are committed to meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations of excellent service. If there is an open position that matches your qualifications our Resourcing Officer will contact you for an interview. Unfortunately, at times of high volume, we are only be able acknowledge candidates whose qualifications match our needs.
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7. What skills do I need to be eligible?
Since positions in the corporate office and boutiques vary in responsibilities and objectives, skills required are specific to each position. For more information on job responsibilities and skills needed please go to Sample Job Descriptions.
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8. What is the interview process like?
If our Resourcing Officer acknowledges an open position that matches your CV, you will be contacted by one of our associates. Usually you will have a short telephone interview with the Resourcing Officer or the Hiring Manager. If there is still a match, you will be invited for a face-to-face interview. If this stage is also successful, you may then be invited to a second interview with the Hiring Manager. The interview process may require more than one visit to our offices. Certain positions may also require skill testing and background checks prior to employment.
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9. How do I apply for a summer internship at L'OCCITANE?
Internships within our Head Office normally start in June and last for a period of 6-12 months. All L'OCCITANE internships are posted on our Current Job Openings page. Please visit for current internship opportunities. You could also send your CV to recruitment@loccitane.co.uk.
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10. Is there opportunity for career advancement between divisions? Does L'OCCITANE promote from within?
Absolutely! L'OCCITANE sees career advancement and succession planning an extremely important part of its business. The company prides itself on having highly qualified key associates in all positions, not just today, but tomorrow and for many years to come. To get a better understanding of our internal promotions read through our Success Stories.
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11. Does L'OCCITANE believe in training?
As a company, L'OCCITANE is dedicated to providing customer service beyond our customer’s expectations. Training all of our associates on product knowledge, selling skills and skills specific to their function is viewed as critical to the success of our company.
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