Hermès Commercial Development Assistant Intern

Pantin • France

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, is renowned for its creation, craftsmanship, and retailing of high-quality objects. As a family-owned and independent enterprise, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals worldwide. The company thrives on a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering standards, fostering individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management. Hermès is committed to perpetuating exceptional craftsmanship by maintaining strong territorial roots and respecting both people and nature, the sources of its extraordinary materials. The creativity of the maison is nourished by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores globally.

1. Manage the commercial aspects of special orders.
2. Communicate with markets regarding order details and validation processes, including criteria verification, business validation, pricing, timelines, and client acceptance.
3. Maintain and update tracking files.
4. Regularly share the status of special orders with zone managers.
5. Oversee the global tracking of prototypes and update stock records.
6. Manage shipments related to prototypes.
7. Assist in organizing meetings and commercial presentations, including visual merchandising.
8. Develop visual merchandising plans for events and assist with implementation.
9. Contribute to updating training documents and preparing presentations.
10. Coordinate the dispatch of necessary tools for successful event execution.
11. Utilize Excel for daily tasks and conduct ad hoc analyses on product performance, stock, and ongoing orders.
12. Prepare varied and timely reports.

1. Student in a business school (gap year or final year) or university with a specialization in marketing/commercial.
2. Dynamic, meticulous, and curious with a strong customer service orientation.
3. Interest in the luxury sector; experience in jewelry is a plus.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
5. Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
6. Fluent in English.

1. Commercial acumen
2. Strong communication
3. Organizational skills
4. Analytical proficiency
5. Excel expertise
6. Team collaboration

No prior experience required, though an interest or background in luxury or jewelry is advantageous.

Currently enrolled in a business school or university program with a focus on marketing or commercial studies.

Opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in a prestigious luxury brand with a focus on commercial development and support.

Hermès is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, creating a vibrant and supportive human adventure for all its employees.