Hermès Sales Advisor (Saturdays)
- Location
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is the retail arm of the Hermès Maison, operating an exclusive network of boutiques and e‑commerce in France. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship across leather goods, fashion, beauty, home, watchmaking and jewellery, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with a modern, client‑centric retail ethos.
Hermès seeks a Sales Advisor (Saturdays) in Lille — part‑time, permanent role delivering exceptional client experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively sell across all merchandise departments and propose relevant product suggestions to maximise sales.
- Collaborate with the shop team to develop store revenue and identify sales opportunities; remain proactive on the selling floor.
- Ensure outstanding client wellbeing in‑store and deliver memorable, bespoke customer experiences, coordinating with external relations when appropriate.
- Build, maintain and autonomously manage a client portfolio, ensuring timely follow‑up and personalised service for national and international clientele.
- Represent and transmit the Maison’s values; promote the work of Hermès artisans.
- Participate in store operations including inventories, merchandising resets, stock organisation and upkeep of department presentation.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or holder of a bac+3 level qualification (business school or equivalent) or similar higher education.
- Minimum 1 year of retail or client‑facing sales experience, preferably within luxury or premium retail.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Excellent client orientation, strong interpersonal charisma and a generous, service‑driven sales approach.
- Demonstrable humility, professionalism and capacity to work collaboratively in a boutique environment.
- Comfortable and agile with digital communication tools and contemporary retail technologies.
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of customer‑facing retail experience, ideally within a luxury or premium brand; proven ability to sell across multiple product categories and to build a personal client book.
Education
Bachelor’s level (bac+3) in business, commerce or equivalent; students in final year of business school are encouraged to apply.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lille, Hauts-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison prizes meticulous craftsmanship, authenticity and a refined attention to detail across every customer interaction. The retail environment is collaborative, service‑oriented and committed to nurturing talent through hands‑on experience with artisan products and elevated client service standards.
About Cerulean
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