Hermès Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €28,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Turin: Sales Associate temporary fixed-term position in luxury retail with €28,000 annual salary and meal vouchers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized and memorable customer experiences through product expertise and engaging brand storytelling
- Advise and support customers across all product categories to meet individual needs and ensure omnichannel service consistency
- Develop and maintain an active client portfolio through discovery conversations and bespoke engagement to foster loyalty and long-term relationships
- Collect and update client data in compliance with privacy policies and company procedures
- Deliver comprehensive product information including after-sales care suggestions and maintenance guidance
- Maintain current, comprehensive product knowledge including novelties, pricing, and stock availabilities
- Participate actively in customer events and store animations as required
- Demonstrate professional conduct, enthusiasm, and teamwork while functioning autonomously within a high-pace retail environment
Qualifications
- Fluency in Italian and English; additional language proficiency highly valued
- Minimum one year of direct sales experience, preferably in luxury goods retail
- Proficiency with Excel and standard IT tools
- Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally with a fashion or linguistics focus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customer service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to build meaningful client relationships and work collaboratively as a team member
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and passion for luxury craftsmanship
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of professional background in direct sales to clientele, preferably within a luxury goods boutique environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally with a fashion or linguistics focus; not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
€10 meal voucher per working day; statutory benefits and collective bargaining benefits in accordance with CCNL Commercio; eligibility for annual incentive plans and supplementary wellbeing programs per company policies.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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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