Hermès Sales Advisor
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is the retail network of Maison Hermès, operating a selective network of stores across France and the hermes.fr e‑commerce site. The retail division represents Hermès’s 16 métiers — leather goods, ready‑to‑wear, beauty, home, watchmaking and jewellery — and embodies the maison’s emphasis on craftsmanship, authenticity and refined customer service.
Hermès Sellier — Sales Advisor (fixed‑term, May–Aug 2026) at the Sèvres boutique, Île‑de‑France. Contract role for an experienced luxury sales professional.
Role & Responsibilities
- Proactively sell pieces across Hermès métiers and departments, driving sales performance on an expanded selling area.
- Work collaboratively with the full store team to develop revenue and capture opportunities from walk‑in and appointment clients.
- Deliver a seamless, memorable client experience and coordinate with the external relations manager when appropriate.
- Build, maintain and independently manage a client file; recruit and develop new national and international clientele.
- Act as an ambassador for Hermès by communicating the maison’s values and showcasing artisans’ work.
- Contribute to store operations: participate in inventories, merchandising changes, stock organisation and upkeep of the department.
- Anticipate client needs, follow up on requests and source information so the client is never left waiting.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of client‑facing experience in luxury retail or comparable environments.
- Proven track record of delivering high‑quality service and meeting sales targets in a high‑traffic boutique.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, genuine warmth and a generous approach to selling.
- Audacious, dynamic temperament with humility and exemplary professional conduct.
- Strong digital literacy and ease with contemporary communication tools.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of luxury retail sales experience; experience in a high‑volume, multi‑category or flagship boutique is strongly preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Sèvres, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès retail cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and client obsession, combining traditional savoir‑faire with contemporary innovation. Teams operate with high standards of excellence, collaboration and respect for artisanship while maintaining a warm, service‑oriented atmosphere.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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