- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 22, 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 is hiring a Women's Footwear Product Manager in Pantin on a five-month fixed-term contract starting in February 2027, as maternity-leave cover. Reporting to the Women's Footwear Collection Manager, the role spans collection planning, operational collection management, performance and market analysis, and cross-functional projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the collection brief and showroom sales brief, and propose strategic directions for evolving the product scope.
- Develop collection plans and the product offer with the Studio and Development teams.
- Monitor collection indicators and contribute to price positioning.
- Create sales tools, including modélarios, collection inspiration materials, price pyramids and selling points.
- Manage article-sheet coding in PLM and maintain the product reference database.
- Oversee sample orders and receipt, including compliance, labelling and invoice tracking.
- Prepare collection meetings, including product loans and documents, and lead debriefs with the Studio and Development teams.
- Analyse sell-in and sell-out sales and track performance using business monitoring dashboards.
- Conduct competitor and market trend analyses.
- Support ad hoc showroom assignments and coordinate cross-functional projects involving invoices, product instructions, customs and stock.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience as a Product Manager, ideally in fashion or luxury.
- Master’s-level degree (Bac +5) from a business school, university, engineering school or IFM.
- Fluent English.
- Very good command of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong product sensibility and a keen interest in fashion and footwear.
- Analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to turn strategic directions into concrete proposals.
- Curious, organised and responsive, with rigorous prioritisation and a collaborative mindset.
- Dynamic, autonomous and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of professional experience as a Product Manager, ideally in fashion or luxury.
Education
Master’s-level degree (Bac +5) from a business school, university, engineering school or IFM.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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