Hermès Commercial Manager, Women's Silk
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès: 7-month Commercial Manager role for Women's Silk division in Pantin, leading strategy and zonal teams across global luxury markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a two-person zonal management team with rigor and collaborative spirit, aligned to commercial and strategic objectives
- Deploy commercial strategy across all markets through detailed analysis of product dynamics and local market specifics
- Identify growth levers by market and category, constructing corresponding action plans in coordination with business teams
- Build close partnerships with Retail Merchandising teams across zones to cascade business strategy and execute priority field visits
- Consolidate sell-out forecasts and develop budget scenarios in collaboration with the Business Analyst
- Oversee the Podium showroom from preparation through final reporting: budget tracking, strategic purchase alignment, podium tool optimization, order follow-up, and presentation of results
- Enrich Collection teams through consolidated performance analysis and field feedback, contributing to collection planning cycles
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of commercial, sales, or business development experience in luxury retail or wholesale
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in matrixed, international environments
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong financial literacy and analytical capability
- Bilingual fluency in French and English, with ability to navigate cross-functional stakeholder groups
- Strategic mindset balanced with practical field execution and results orientation
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6 years of commercial, sales management, or business development experience, preferably within luxury goods, fashion retail, or wholesale environments, with demonstrated success building and leading commercial teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Commerce, Sales, or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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