- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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 seeking a Retail Merchandising Analyst Intern for Hermès Horloger in Paris from March to August 2027, on a six-month, full-time internship. The intern will support commercial analysis, exceptional-piece coordination, stock optimization and reporting for the French watch retail network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic and analytical work supporting business decisions and the development of the watch business.
- Track daily revenue against budget.
- Analyze monthly commercial performance across product families, including catalogue watches, Haute Horlogerie, Métiers d’Art and jewelry, and across retail and e-commerce channels.
- Analyze monthly sales, stock, order and sell-through KPIs for each point of sale.
- Conduct product analyses, including top and worst sellers, sell-through rates and new launches.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses as required by the team, covering sales performance, network distribution and CRM.
- Coordinate exceptional watch pieces with stores, including transfers and deliveries.
- Optimize and animate stock.
- Help prepare purchases for the new collection for store directors twice a year.
- Work with the sales and customer experience team on cross-functional topics.
- Contribute to discussions on improving analytical tools and reports.
- Develop new dashboards as required.
Qualifications
- Student completing a final-year internship or the second part of a gap year, from a business or engineering school.
- A first internship in business analysis, commercial development or retail merchandising is an advantage.
- Excellent command of Excel.
- Knowledge of Power BI is strongly preferred.
- Fluent English.
- Strong interest in figures.
- Analytical mindset.
- Rigour and organizational skills.
- Autonomy and proactivity.
- Product sensitivity and commercial acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
- Curiosity.
- Adaptability.
Skills
Experience
A first internship in business analysis, commercial development or retail merchandising is an advantage.
Education
Student at a business or engineering school, completing a final-year internship or the second part of a gap year.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
The internship offers exposure to the watch industry and projects with a direct impact on Hermès Horloger’s commercial strategy. The role provides scope for proactivity and initiative, within a supportive and authentic environment attentive to employee well-being and environmental issues.
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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