Hermès Leather Goods Sales Advisor (Fixed-term, Faubourg St-Honoré)
Hermès Paris seeks a Leather Goods Sales Advisor (CDD) for Faubourg St‑Honoré — full‑time contract role in Paris, immediate start.
Overview
Hermès is a Parisian maison renowned for its artisanal leather goods and heritage craftsmanship. As an independent luxury house, Hermès is recognised for exacting quality, meticulous finishing and a client‑centric retail experience; the brand fosters highly specialised in‑store teams that embody its savoir‑faire and values.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively sell leather goods within the assigned department, presenting product features and styling recommendations to drive sales.
- Collaborate with the full store team to develop turnover and achieve commercial targets.
- Prospect for client opportunities on the sales floor and remain proactively mobile to engage customers.
- Ensure exceptional in‑store customer experience; design and deliver memorable, relevant client interactions, coordinating with the external relations lead when appropriate.
- Resolve client enquiries and follow up promptly so customers are never left waiting for information or solutions.
- Represent Hermès values to clients and new colleagues; act as an ambassador for the Maison and its artisans.
- Recruit, develop and retain a national and international client base; build and autonomously manage a personal client file with regular follow‑up.
- Support store operations: participate in inventories, assist with visual merchandising changes, help organise stock and maintain the presentation and order of the department and store.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated passion for clients, a service mentality and a proven results orientation.
- Minimum 1 year of selling experience, preferably within luxury retail or leather goods.
- Confident, dynamic and audacious temperament able to work across an expanded sales area.
- Warm and engaging interpersonal style combined with humility and exemplary personal presentation.
- Comfortable and agile with digital tools and modern communication channels.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of hands‑on experience in retail sales, preferably in luxury leather goods or high‑end fashion, with demonstrable success in client acquisition and relationship management.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in luxury retail, fashion or sales is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workplace centred on craftsmanship, refinement and respect for artisanal traditions. In stores, teams are expected to combine discretion with warm hospitality, continual professional development and a collective commitment to exceptional client experiences.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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