Hermès Sales Associate Intern

Location
Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 8, 2026
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Hermès Italy — Sales Associate Intern in Turin, Italy. Boutique internship delivering client service, storytelling-led sales, merchandising and after-sales support.

Overview

Hermès Italy SpA represents the Italian operations of Maison Hermès, the Paris-born luxury house renowned for artisanal leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear and savoir-faire. The brand prioritizes craftsmanship, meticulous client service and long-term development of human talent within its boutiques and métiers.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome clients with a warm, hospitable greeting and maintain an exemplary boutique atmosphere
  • Deliver storytelling-led customer service to identify needs, build relationships and support sales
  • Provide product information and after-sales advice, including product care guidance
  • Assist the store team with product research, replenishment and visual presentation across sales areas
  • Prepare, package and process product deliveries for multiple métiers to Hermès standards
  • Support daily boutique operations to ensure organisation, stock availability and consistent client experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in languages, fashion or luxury-related studies (current students considered)
  • Fluency in Italian and English; an additional language is an advantage
  • Proficiency with Excel and basic IT tools
  • Availability to work full-time hours for the duration of the internship
  • Professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, flexibility and a collaborative mindset

Skills

Customer service Sales storytelling and interpersonal selling techniques Client relationship development / clienteling Merchandising and stock replenishment Packaging and presentation Product knowledge and after‑sales care guidance Excel IT tools

Experience

Open to early-career candidates; beginners accepted. No prior professional retail experience required, though demonstrable customer-service aptitude is valued.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (languages, fashion or luxury focus) or current enrolment in a relevant university programme.

Workplace

This position is based in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace grounded in artisanal excellence, discretion and respect for craftsmanship. Boutique teams operate with a strong emphasis on meticulous service, teamwork and long-term development of people; diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is actively welcomed.

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.

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