Hermès Retail Sales Advisor

Employment Contract
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted ✦ Today

Hermès seeks a Part‑time Retail Sales Advisor in Marseille — fixed-term contract to April 2026, Tue pm/Wed/Thu. Fluency in English required.

Overview

Hermès Sellier is an internationally recognised maison specialising in artisanal luxury goods, including leather, ready-to-wear, beauty, home, watches and jewellery. Hermès Distribution France operates the brand’s French retail network, where merchant-led boutiques combine craftsmanship, product expertise and personalised client service as the foundation of the customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an exceptional, personalised client experience by warmly receiving customers, listening to needs, and tailoring recommendations to client profiles.
  • Present and promote the craftsmanship and story of Hermès creations across categories (leather, fashion, beauty, home, watches, jewellery).
  • Drive sales through consultative selling, cross-selling complementary items and closing transactions.
  • Maintain high standards of professional presentation and adapt behaviour to the Hermès environment and multicultural clientele.
  • Support daily store operations and merchandising tasks, including unpacking, labelling, product replenishment and upkeep of the sales floor.
  • Foster team cohesion by sharing enthusiasm, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative work atmosphere.

Qualifications

  • Baccalauréat +2 (Bac +2) or equivalent vocational diploma, or demonstrable proven sales experience.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in retail sales, preferably in luxury or premium brands.
  • Fluent English (Anglais courant) is mandatory.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, commercial drive and a strong appetite for targets and challenges.
  • Professional presentation and sensitivity to craftsmanship and brand identity.

Skills

Customer service and clienteling Consultative selling, cross-selling and upselling Product knowledge across leather goods, fashion, beauty, home, watches and jewellery Visual merchandising and store presentation Multicultural client management Store operations (stock handling, labelling, merchandising tasks)

Experience

Minimum 3 years of successful retail or sales experience, ideally within luxury or premium retail environments.

Education

Bac +2 (or equivalent) or relevant demonstrable experience in retail sales.

Workplace

This position is based in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Cerulean lists 8 open roles in Marseille, including 2 posted recently. The broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area accounts for 177 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace rooted in artisanal excellence, authenticity and respect for craftsmanship, while embracing contemporary innovation. The retail network emphasizes personalised client service, professional pride and collaborative teamwork within each boutique.

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.