- Location
- Seoul Seoul South Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 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 is recruiting a Retail Management Trainee for its three-year H-navigator program in Seoul, South Korea. The full-time, unlimited contract program develops future retail leaders through orientation and retail, client and management experience, with successful graduates prepared to manage a store as a Supervisor.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete a three-year, all-around curriculum across orientation, retail business, client experience and management experience.
- Develop an understanding of Hermès culture and the fundamentals of store work during the six-week orientation.
- Build a broad understanding of the retail business during the 10-month My Experience phase.
- Understand the client experience as a Hermès brand ambassador during the 11-month Client Experience phase.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of employees and the business during the 14-month Management Experience phase, preparing for growth into a Store Supervisor role.
- After successfully completing the program, manage a store strategically to deliver exceptional customer service and sustainable growth, while developing team members.
Qualifications
- Entry-level candidates or applicants with less than two years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree completed or expected.
- Able to start and work from early March 2027.
- Able to communicate effectively in Korean and English.
- Potential for strategic and analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong collaborative relationship-building and communication skills.
- A passion for fashion and genuine enthusiasm for retail.
- Motivation to gain experience with a brand that delivers the highest value and to grow quickly as a retail leader.
- Interest in understanding goals and managing a store strategically to achieve them.
- Ability and desire to demonstrate leadership, grow with a team and contribute to organizational success.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level candidates accepted; less than 2 years of experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree completed or expected
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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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.
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