Hermès Junior Internal Consultant (Apprenticeship)
Hermès — Le Pré‑Saint‑Gervais: Junior Internal Consultant (Apprenticeship), 12‑month apprenticeship starting Sep 2026 supporting internal strategy and transformation projects.
Overview
Hermès is a French luxury Maison distinguished by artisanal savoir‑faire and a long‑term approach to creative excellence. The role is within Hermès Sellier’s operational shared‑services structure (Hermès Services Groupes), which supports cross‑company projects and the development of the Maison’s métiers by providing independent advisory and programme delivery to divisions, subsidiaries and Group functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Internal Consulting Directorate on strategic, organisational and operational improvement assignments across Hermès divisions, distribution subsidiaries and Group functions.
- Conduct interviews and stakeholder discussions to gather qualitative insights and validate hypotheses.
- Contribute to quantitative and qualitative analyses, build data‑driven arguments and draft clear syntheses.
- Prepare slide decks and present findings to internal clients; ensure high standards of formatting and narrative (PowerPoint).
- Monitor the luxury and retail sectors and produce ad hoc market studies and competitive intelligence.
- Participate actively in team life: team meetings, plenaries and cross‑functional workshops; assist in project coordination tasks.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School or university programme and eligible for a 12‑month apprenticeship (alternance).
- Previous professional experience: at least one 6‑month internship preferred — ideally in strategy consulting, finance (bank/fund) or a corporate function.
- Fluent English (spoken and written) is required.
- Advanced PowerPoint skills are mandatory; strong Excel competency is appreciated.
- Demonstrated organisation, rigor, reliability, ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with senior stakeholders.
- Genuine interest in craftsmanship, luxury métiers and the strategic challenges of a Maison of exception.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; ideal candidates will have completed a 6‑month internship (preferably in strategy consulting, finance or a corporate function) demonstrating analytical capability and professional maturity.
Education
Current student in a Business School, Engineering School or university programme (eligible for apprenticeship/alternance).
Workplace
This position is based in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 7 open roles in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, including 1 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.726 active listings on Cerulean, 109 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.274 open positions, with 137 posted this week.
Culture
Hermès combines a deep respect for artisanal craft with rigorous strategic thinking; teams operate with high standards, long‑term orientation and strong internal collaboration. The organisation emphasises ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion while offering exposure to high‑impact, cross‑functional projects.
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.