Hermès Showroom Intern

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Intern
Compensation $20/hour
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Luxury Furniture & Homewares
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Hermès — Showroom Intern (Saint‑Louis) in New York. Paid full‑time internship, July–Dec 2026, $20/hr, in‑person at the D&D Building.

Overview

Hermès is an independent, family-owned French luxury house renowned for its artisanal savoir-faire and commitment to finely crafted objects. The Saint‑Louis crystal house operates as part of the Hermès family, specialising in mouth‑blown and hand‑cut crystal and managing a dedicated trade showroom in New York. The employer offers structured internship programs that combine on-the-job responsibility with mentoring and cross‑departmental learning.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Engage with clients and prospective clients on the showroom floor, representing Saint‑Louis crystal in a professional manner.
  • Prepare polished sales presentations and visual materials for interior designers and private clients.
  • Assist with preparation of quotes, invoicing and follow-up on proposals.
  • Manage email correspondence with HQ, designers and clients; track business progress and follow through on actions.
  • Support shipping and receiving of samples and coordinate logistics with showroom and headquarters.
  • Partner with the team on inventory processes and maintenance of showroom displays.
  • Coordinate special projects and in‑showroom events to support sales development.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (design, interior design, art history, business or related discipline) and able to commit to the full five‑month program.
  • Ability to work in‑person at the Saint‑Louis showroom in New York for the full internship period (July 13–December 18, 2026).
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills and professional client manner.
  • Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple administrative and operational tasks simultaneously.
  • Comfortable engaging with interior designers and trade clients; interest in homewares, decorative arts or luxury goods.

Skills

Client interaction Sales presentations Quoting & invoicing Email correspondence Inventory management Shipping & receiving Event coordination Showroom operations

Experience

Open to beginners; prior retail or showroom experience is a plus but not required. The role is designed for students seeking practical exposure to trade showroom operations and sales development.

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., interior design, fine arts, business, merchandising or related field).

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.623 open roles in New York, including 20 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.749 active listings on Cerulean, 37 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.531 open positions, with 254 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 20 per hour.

Benefits

Participation in the Generation H internship program, including a mentor, guest‑speaker series, networking opportunities and a capstone project.

Culture

Hermès cultivates an artisan-led, humanist culture that prioritises craftsmanship, creativity and long‑term heritage. The company emphasises a respectful, inclusive workplace with development opportunities through mentoring and cross‑functional exposure.

About Cerulean

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