Hermès Sales Advisor
Hermès Sellier seeks a Sales Advisor (part-time, Fri & Sat) in Deauville, France for a 1‑year fixed-term contract.
Overview
Hermès Sellier is a distinguished French maison known for its artisanal leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear and lifestyle collections. The role sits within Hermès Distribution France, the retail network that operates the brand’s owned boutiques and concessions across the country; the organisation places a premium on craftsmanship, heritage and a modern approach to luxury retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Sell across all product departments, proactively identifying and converting client opportunities to drive store revenue.
- Collaborate with the store team to achieve collective commercial targets and sustain a high standard of boutique presentation.
- Ensure an exemplary client experience by anticipating needs, resolving enquiries and coordinating with the external relations lead when appropriate.
- Build and manage an autonomous client file (clienteling) and execute systematic follow-up to recruit and retain national and international clients.
- Act as an ambassador of Maison Hermès by conveying the brand’s values and highlighting the work of the artisans.
- Participate in store operations including inventories, merchandising reconfigurations, stock organisation and maintenance of departmental standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of retail experience, preferably in luxury or premium environments.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Demonstrable passion for client service and a results-driven sales orientation.
- Dynamic, audacious temperament with an ability to work across an extended sales area.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, warm client manner and humility in conduct.
- Proficiency with digital tools and new communication channels.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of hands-on retail experience; experience within a luxury or premium brand is strongly preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Deauville, Normandy, France, with easy access to Paris. 4 luxury roles are listed in Deauville on Cerulean. Across the Normandy region, Cerulean lists 22 open positions — 2 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.274 open roles in France, including 137 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workplace anchored in craftsmanship, authenticity and understated excellence. The retail network emphasises meticulous client care, collegiality and respect for artisanal savoir-faire while embracing innovation and modern retail practices.
About Cerulean
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